Outpatient Coder

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of outpatient coding experience in one or more of the following settings:
  • Physician's office
  • Ambulatory surgery center
  • Emergency department
  • Multidisciplinary medical practice or group
• Related formal education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis

Certifications

One or a combination of the following:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
• Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Knowledge and Skills

• Outpatient code sets including CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM/PCS, and Medicare hospital and physician outpatient coding and reimbursement regulations
• Healthcare technology and EHR practices
• Coding guidelines, departmental policies, and procedures
• Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and minor surgical procedures
• Revenue cycle workflows, including charges/charge master, code edits, auditing, denials management, and document improvement
• Use of 3M 360 or similar encoder/coding systems
• Strong accuracy, productivity, and attention to detail
• Ability to review, abstract, and validate medical information
• Effective communication and confidentiality skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office setting and use standard equipment
• Ability to sit and concentrate for extended periods
• Ability to read printed materials and VDT screens
• Ability to communicate in person and by telephone
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds

Benefits

• Employer-paid pension plan (Nevada PERS)
• Competitive salary and benefits package