Demonstrates expertise in outpatient coding, including proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and E&M Levels, while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulatory requirements. Capable of mentoring and supporting less experienced staff in coding practices and ethical standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ICD-10-CM CodingCPT-4 CodingOutpatient Coding ExperienceCertified Coding Specialist (CCS)Coding Compliance Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract coding data
Apply ICD-10-CM/CPT4 codes and modifiers for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance
Accurately code conditions and procedures according to ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures for outpatient encounters
Utilize technical coding principles and APC reimbursement expertise
Review documentation and accurately enter data for abstracting fields
Follow coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures
Abide by AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding
Ensure compliance with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and service standards
Meet mandatory education and skills competency requirements
Serve as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
Create compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues
Perform other assigned duties
Typically report to the Coding Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Associate Degree in a medical area preferred
One required certification/license: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Medical Coder (CMC), or Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
Two (2) years of outpatient coding experience required
Six (6) months of HCC experience preferred
Ability to code multi-specialties for physicians, including E&M Levels
Effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT 4, E&M Levels, modifiers, APC reimbursement, coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule, 40 hours per week
Hybrid work schedule: Monday and Tuesday in office; Wednesday through Friday remote
Mandatory/continuing education and skills competency development
Professional growth and development opportunities
Preceptor, mentor, and resource opportunities

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Hard Skills

ICD-10-CMCPT-4E&M LevelsModifiersAPC ReimbursementCoding ComplianceData EntryClinical Documentation ReviewDiagnostic CodingAbstracting Fields

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringCompassionate Care

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Certified Medical Coder (CMC)Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceAHIMA StandardsOutpatient EncountersCoding GuidelinesEthical Coding