Coder II - Outpatient
$49,920–$72,800 year
On-siteSioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Review all aspects of patient clinical documentation to identify the appropriate sequence of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS diagnosis and procedure codes across Avera's outpatient facilities. Accurately abstract, report, and edit data for ER, ancillaries, imaging, lab, PT, OT, SP, and dialysis services while determining APC/EAPC and medical coding. Query physicians and clinical documentation staff to ensure full capture of the clinical record, then assist with communication between health information management, billing, and providers. Maintain personal quality and production statistics in accordance to service line standards. Serve as a subject matter expert on coding topics for other health professionals as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
- Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) within 180 Days
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) within 180 Days
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
- Registered Health Information Tech (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's Health Information Administration or Health Information Technology
- 1-3 years coding experience
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