Certified Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Coder, Hospital, Outpatient.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures for outpatient medical records using ICD and CPT coding systems
• Meet productivity and quality standards while adhering to regulatory requirements
• Work extensively with electronic medical records and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• Associate's degree in health information technology; Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management preferred
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology
• Maintain certification in RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS, or COC with continuing education requirements
• Previous hospital coding experience is highly desirable
• Familiarity with encoder software and computer systems is preferred