Outpatient Coder

Company: Steward Health Care
Location: Richardson
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Coding Technical Skills that include CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCSCandidate must display a superior knowledge of Coding Guidelines (Coding Clinic, UHDDS Official Coding Guidelines, CCI Edits).Analytical Skills that include effective evaluation, synthesis and use of information gatheredAbility to maintain 96% accuracy rateExperience with physician queryingAbility to respond to coding issues specific to Outpatient CodingCandidate must have experience with 3M Encompass 360 and MeditechCandidate must be self-motivated, display a high level of computer literacy, excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to meet assigned deadlines, and organizedThe position will report to the HIM Outpatient Coding ManagerAbility to meet coding productivity standardsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Minimum 1 year of Acute Outpatient hospital coding required, 3 years preferredComprehensive understanding of UHDDS guidelines, CCI Edits, Coding Clinic, etc.Meditech experience requiredMicrosoft Office (Word, One Note, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to meet assigned deadlines.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:Education: RHIT or RHIA preferredExperience: 1 year of Acute Inpatient Coding ExperienceCertification/Licensure: CCS CertificationSoftware/Hardware: 3M experienced requiredOther: Remote position

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