Coder I (Outpatient) - Full Time - Remote

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent General Studies REQUIRED or

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent With completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program from a nationally recognized organization i.e. AAPC, AHIMA Must provide proof of PPE/internship hours REQUIRED or

Associate's Degree Health Information Technology Must provide proof of PPE/internship hours REQUIRED or

Bachelor's Degree Health Information Administration Must provide proof of PPE/internship hours REQUIRED

Experience

1 Year if H.S. Diploma - 1 yr experience in acute care hospital outpatient coding required REQUIRED

If completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program, or Associate's Degree in HIT, or Bachelor's Degree in HIA - no experience required REQUIRED

Licenses and Certifications

CCA - Certified Coding Associate 12 Months REQUIRED or

COC - Certified Outpatient Coder 12 Months REQUIRED or

RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician 12 Months REQUIRED or

CPC - Certified Professional Coder 12 Months REQUIRED or

RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator 12 Months REQUIRED

Skills

·        Effective oral and written communication skills.

·        Ability to apply definition of principal diagnosis to arrive at correct code assignment.

·        Accurately distinguishes between symptoms and a true diagnosis.

·        Applies knowledge of ICD 10-CM and CPT Procedure Guidelines for simple procedures.

·        Able to read and interpret health record documentation relevant to coding, typically provided by a single provider.

·        Keeps abreast of new developments in coding.

·        Basic knowledge of automated encoding system and computer assisted coding methods.

·        General knowledge of EHRs (electronic health record systems).

·        Demonstrated ability to utilize decision tree logic to arrive at basic coding assignment preferred.

·        Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word

What You Will Do

·        Reviews and interprets health record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment for outpatient ancillary, diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency department records.

·        Demonstrates appropriate utilization of coding software and coding reference material.

·        Assigns/sequences ICD10-CM and CPT codes to selected medical records per Coding Guidelines, THR Coding Compliance Policies, CMS and other third party payers.

·        Queries physicians to ensure appropriate documentation for accurate coding.

·        Maintains adequate production.

·        Abstracts pertinent information from patient medical records.

·        Correctly identifies and abstracts all physicians and disposition codes.

·        Maintains coding proficiency by keeping up-to-date on coding guidelines as published in Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant.

·        Completes all required training and education.

·        Completes appropriate continuing education units as required for any credentials/certifications held and/or THR coding compliance requirements.

Additional perks of being a Texas Heath Coder

·        Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

·        A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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