HIM Outpatient Coder 2 is responsible for coding and abstracting outpatient medical records, including outpatient surgeries, GI procedures, and cardiac catheterizations. The role reviews clinical documentation in the patient health record to accurately assign and sequence ICD-9 and CPT codes for reimbursement and data collection, with the ability to transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS.
Key responsibilities include coding outpatient procedures, maintaining a 94% annual accuracy rate during coding audits, verifying patient information for discrepancies, ensuring proper code assignment to the correct encounter, applying appropriate modifiers, and querying physicians when documentation needs clarification. The position also supports patient safety, data accuracy, reimbursement integrity, and accreditation standards while adhering to HIPAA, organizational policies, and service excellence values.
Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.
High school diploma required.
Must have strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills; the ability to meet multiple deadlines; effective verbal and written communication skills; the ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism; sound judgment; and proficiency with job-related technology and software.
Employees hired after June 2015 must be credentialed with an HIM/Coding credential and/or certification from AHIMA or AAPC. AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer preferred.
Location
Miami, Florida, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 weeks ago