Outpatient Coder

Outpatient Diagnostic CoderAn experienced Outpatient Diagnostic Coder is sought to support a Hospital Billing (HB) outpatient coding team. This position focuses on diagnostic coding within an acute care hospital environment, including imaging, therapy services, and select outpatient procedural areas. The ideal candidate will have previous hospital outpatient coding experience and be comfortable coding a variety of outpatient encounters with minimal training.Key ResponsibilitiesAssign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient hospital services.Code diagnostic imaging encounters including X-rays, MRI, CT, and biopsy-related services.Review and code therapy-related encounters including Physical Therapy (PT), Speech Therapy, Infusion Services, and Radiation Oncology.Support coding for Same-Day Surgery, Observation Services, Emergency Department (ED) visits, wound care, and Interventional Radiology (IR).Maintain coding accuracy and productivity standards, with a target of 25 charts per hour for diagnostic and therapy coding.Collaborate with coding leadership and participate in quality review processes as needed.Required QualificationsMinimum one year of hospital outpatient (acute care) coding experience.Experience coding in a Hospital Billing (HB)/facility setting.Active coding certification (AHIMA certifications are preferred; relevant AAPC certifications will be considered).Ability to work independently and align with EST business hours.Preferred QualificationsPreferred certifications include CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA.Experience with Epic systems is preferred.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.