Job Details

A company is looking for an Outpatient Acute Care Coder.Key ResponsibilitiesAssign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCSReview hospital outpatient medical documentation to ensure proper coding, billing, and complianceUtilize encoder software to review Ambulatory Payment Classifications and ensure medical necessity for codingRequired Qualifications, Training, and EducationOne to three years of experience in medical record coding in an acute care settingHigh school diploma or equivalent required; an associate or bachelor's degree in a related field preferredAHIMA or AAPC certification required (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC)Functional knowledge of EMR, encoder, and CDI toolsProficiency in Microsoft Office applications