The Outpatient Coder is responsible for accurately abstracting data into client electronic medical record systems and applying ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines. This role performs data entry of abstracted patient information, queries physicians when needed, and collaborates with Clinical Documentation and Revenue Cycle teams to support coding accuracy and account reconciliation.
The position requires maintaining a 95% or better coding accuracy rate while meeting productivity standards. Coding workflows include ancillary, emergency department, observation, and outpatient surgery accounts.
Requirements & Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credential
- Minimum 3 years of coding experience
- Level 1 Trauma experience required for specific clients
- Experience coding observations
- Experience coding ASC surgeries such as ENT, Orthopedics, GI, General Surgery, and OBGYN
Key Success Attributes
- Integrity, passion, and ethics
- Strong collaboration skills
- Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities
- Initiative and drive for results
- Team-oriented mindset
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Deep listening and attention to detail
- Ability to self-motivate and self-direct
- Strong time management and organizational skills
Benefits & Perks
- Excellent salary
- Full benefits package
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO policy
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago
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