The Hospital Outpatient Coder V reviews electronic medical record documentation and assigns ICD and CPT codes in accordance with official coding guidelines, with a specific focus on hospital surgery, observation, and monthly series services.
This role abstracts key data elements needed for billing and data analysis. Responsibilities include reviewing and coding patient records, validating documentation, applying diagnosis and procedure codes and modifiers, responding to coding edits, identifying missing or inconsistent documentation, and supporting process improvements across specialized service lines.
The position requires strong knowledge of coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, payer-specific rules, and ethical coding standards. The coder is expected to meet accuracy and productivity standards while working independently with a significant level of analytic ability.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate's degree in Health Information Management preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management preferred
- 2 years of coding experience required
- Surgery coding experience preferred
- CCS certification required, or RHIT within 180 days, or RHIA within 180 days
Additional Details
- Travel is required: never or rarely
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings available to eligible employees
Other Information
- Equal opportunity employer
- Commitment to ethical coding standards
Location
Indiana, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago