Outpatient Coder

Required Education Level: High school Diploma or equivalent years of experience required. 2 years working coding cert required- No apprentice Statuses 3-5 years relevant experience after coding cert is obtained required Outpatient Coder- Remote -Contract VENDOR AUDITOR REQUIRED Must have one of the following certifications to qualify-

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) (AHIMA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) (AHIMA) Christus System Office- 5101 O'Connor Blvd, Irving, TX 75039

Monday-Friday

Summary: Responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for all Outpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences, through the review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results, with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. The coder will accurately abstract data into any and all appropriate Health electronic medical record systems, verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data, following the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and CPT Guidelines. Outpatient coding is applicable towards clinical, provider office visits, therapeutic, laboratory, recurring, emergency department, outpatient observation, and ambulatory surgery patient encounters. Coder will work collaboratively with various Health departments (Admitting, Charging, Patient Financial Services, HIM, etc.) to resolve charging issues, denials, and physician documentation clarifications, to ensure accurate billing and reduce denials. Coder will also assist in other areas of the department as requested by leadership. Coder will report directly to their Regional Coding Manager, with additional leadership from the Director of Coding Operations and System HIM/Coding Director. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable One Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assign codes for diagnose