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Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in outpatient coding with a focus on accuracy and compliance, including proficiency in various coding specialties and maintaining professional credentials. Strong communication and time management skills are essential for effective collaboration and productivity in a healthcare setting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CCS CertificationOutpatient Coding ExperienceCoding Specialties ProficiencyComputerized Encoding Software ExperienceStrong Communication Skills
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures
- Assign and sequence codes accurately based on medical record documentation
- Assign the appropriate discharge disposition
- Abstract and enter coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements
- Communicate documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues for follow-up and resolution
- Maintain a 95% coding accuracy rate and a 95% accuracy rate for APC assignment
- Meet site-designated productivity standards
- Track continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials
- Attend Datavant Health-sponsored education meetings/in-services
- Communicate with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues
- Comply with AHIMA’s code of ethics and all HIM Division Policies
- Handle high-complexity work functions and decision-making
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experienced and credentialed outpatient coder
- Minimum of 3+ years of outpatient coding experience
- CCS certification required
- AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC or CRC)
- 2+ years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role
- Proficiency with most or all of these coding specialties: Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions
- Proficiency with most or all of these coding specialties: Ancillary, Emergency Department, Injections/Infusions, E/M leveling
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Adeptness in remote work and exceptional time management skills
- Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software
- Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned annual testing
- This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits for PRN employees: 401k savings plan w/match
- Free CEUs every year
- Stipend provided to assist with education and professional dues (AHIMA/AAPC)
- Equipment: monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard
- Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager
- Exceptional service-style management and mentorship (we’re in this together!)
- Clients may require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, and COVID-19
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Medical Record ReviewAccurate Code AssignmentData AbstractionCoding Accuracy MaintenanceDischarge Disposition AssignmentCoding Documentation ImprovementCoding ComplianceAPC Assignment AccuracyCoding Specialties: Same Day SurgeryCoding Specialties: Emergency Department
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationExceptional Time ManagementAdeptness in Remote Work
Tools & Technologies
Computerized Encoding Software
Certifications & Qualifications
CCS CertificationAHIMA Certified CredentialsAAPC Certified Credentials
Industry Keywords
Healthcare CodingHIM Division PoliciesAHIMA Code of EthicsHIPAA ComplianceCoding Consulting