Outpatient Coding Specialist

To support a flexible work environment, the remote Outpatient Coding Specialist will assign diagnosis and procedure codes for various outpatient services, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and achieving high accuracy standards. Key responsibilities Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD 10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS for hospital billing Maintain a 95% accuracy rate on quality reviews while adhering to coding conventions and guidelines Facilitate collaboration with healthcare staff and assist in training other coders as needed Required qualifications Associate degree in a health-related field preferred One year of outpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital preferred Certifications such as Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred