Certified Medical Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Medical Records Coder Outpatient.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately codes and sequences all diagnoses and procedures in outpatient medical records according to coding guidelines
• Utilizes Computer Assisted Coding software and abstracts required data into the system
• Issues coding queries and assists with documentation clarification and special projects as needed

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Bachelor Degree in Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required
• 2-3 years of acute care hospital outpatient coding experience required
• Knowledge of APC/EAPG required
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required
• Experience with 3M Encoder, Cerner, Meditech, or Optum System preferred