Coder - Outpatient

1. Reviews/analyzes patient records via Meditech documentation navigation; use of 3M HDM system, 3M CRS software.2. Code Andrus and Dobbs outpatient accounts. 3. Maintains education by attending training sessions, relevant organizational meetings, webinars, reviews Coding Clinics, etc. to enhance coding skills.4. Asks for appropriate clarification; accesses resources to verify accuracy of coding.5. Reviews Discharges Not Final Billed (DNFB) listing daily; prioritizes work accordingly with Coding Manager’s input.6. Maintains certification credentials.

The Outpatient Coder assigns the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to Ambulatory Surgery, Wound Care, Observation, Chemotherapy, Pain Management and ENDO discharges as required and according to hospital coding and billing rules for data retrieval, analysis and claims processing, adhering to established coding conventions and ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines.

• Required High School Diploma.• Required AAPC CPC (Certified Professional Coder).• Preferred: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA).• Required: 3 – 5 years Outpatient coding in Ambulatory Surgery; Wound Care; ENDO; Observation; Pain Management; Chemotherapy/Infusions, JDEL.• Computer literacy of hospital system (Meditech); Knowledge of 3M HDM Coding System.• Proficiency in medical record analysis and ICD-10 CM; CPT coding methodology and coding guidelines.