HIS Outpatient Coding Specialist I

Responsible for accurately and timely coding of outpatient and professional medical records following established coding, CMS regulations and hospital guidelines. Reviews all types of encounters and accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information following coding guidelines and regulations information including, facility specific guidelines and federal regulations.

What You Will Do

Reviews patient encounters and assigns diagnostic ICD-10-CM and or/procedural CPT codes according to established coding, CMS and hospital guidelines. Maintains productivity and quality rate according to established standards.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, and proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology knowledge.

Requirements

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• 1+ years Of ICD-10-CM and/or CPT coding experience (Preferred)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, or CPC-P (Required Upon Hire) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) CCS, CCS-P (Required Upon Hire) or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) (Required Upon Hire) or Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) (Required Upon Hire) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) (Required Upon Hire) or Radiology Coding Certification (RCC) (Required Upon Hire) or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) (Required Upon Hire) or Certified Hematology and Oncology Coder (CHONC) (Required Upon Hire)

Benefits

• Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of Protected Health Information (PHI) in the workplace