Outpatient Acute Care Coder

Quorum Health
Brentwood, TN
Category Healthcare
Remote
Job Description
Responsible for assigning appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts of moderate to high complexity. Reviews hospital outpatient medical documentation to assign, sequence, edit and/or validate the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes. Will match outpatient coding area to experience and reviews encounter to assign and sequence appropriate diagnoses and/or procedure codes.

Requirements

  • One to three years’ experience performing medical record coding in acute care setting
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required
  • Associate of bachelor’s degree in Health Information, Nursing, or other related field, or formal coding classes completed and passed preferred
  • Functional Knowledge of EMR (Electronic Medical Record), Encoder and CDI Tools and other Support Software
  • Comprehensive understanding of UHDDS guidelines, CCI Edits, Coding Clinic, etc.
  • Microsoft Office (Word, One Note, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) proficient
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to meet assigned deadlines

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Supportive work environment with a collaborative team
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and flexible scheduling options
  • Student loan repayment program
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