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Outpatient Coder (Remote)
Company: NorthEast Provider Solutions Inc.
City/State: Valhalla, NY
Category: Clerical/Administrative Support
Department: Health Info Mgmt-WMC Health
Union: No
Position: Per Diem
Shift: Evening
Req #: 44215
Posted Date: Aug 25, 2025
Hiring Range: $41.78
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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/30174) Internal Applicant link
Job Details
Job Summary:
The Coder is responsible for coding medical records, including all diagnoses and operative and diagnostic procedures in patient medical records, using the current International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedures Coding System (HCPCS) and entering coded information into an automated grouper system. Does related work as required.
Responsibilities
Experience:
Two years of experience where the primary function of the position was outpatient medical records coding in or for a hospital.
Education
High school or equivalency diploma, required. An Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in health information management may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Licenses / Certifications
Current certification as either a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) through AHIMA, or as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Other
Thorough knowledge of the current HCPCS, CPT and ICD codes; thorough knowledge of medical terminology; thorough knowledge of the principles of the medical record system and its operation; ability to understand and code medical records; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to effectively use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; thoroughness; sound judgment; tact; discretion; initiative; accuracy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
About Us
NorthEast Provider Solutions Inc.
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Outpatient Coder (Remote)
Company: NorthEast Provider Solutions Inc.
City/State: Valhalla, NY
Category: Clerical/Administrative Support
Department: Health Info Mgmt-WMC Health
Union: No
Position: Per Diem
Shift: Evening
Req #: 44215
Posted Date: Aug 25, 2025
Hiring Range: $41.78
Apply Now
External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/30174) Internal Applicant link
Job Details
Job Summary:
The Coder is responsible for coding medical records, including all diagnoses and operative and diagnostic procedures in patient medical records, using the current International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedures Coding System (HCPCS) and entering coded information into an automated grouper system. Does related work as required.
Responsibilities
- Using the current HCPCS, ICD and CPT coding systems, assigns and records an accurate code to all diagnoses, procedures, and operations as documented by the attending physician in the indicated patient's medical record.
- Ensures that all factors necessary for assigning an accurate DRG are present, and that all diagnoses are ranked properly.
- Makes appropriate contacts in order to acquire or clarify necessary information.
- Enters final diagnostic code numbers and narrative descriptions of diagnoses and procedures into an automated grouper system.
- Provides information to and responds to inquiries regarding medical documentation, coding, and APCs/APGs from hospital staff, including utilization and quality assurance staff, patient accounts staff and the Risk Manager.
- Abstracts information from medical records to compile reports and statistical information.
- Enters data such as diagnosis, treatment, admission and discharge dates, length of stay, etc., on hospital-wide or regional automated database.
Experience:
Two years of experience where the primary function of the position was outpatient medical records coding in or for a hospital.
Education
High school or equivalency diploma, required. An Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in health information management may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Licenses / Certifications
Current certification as either a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) through AHIMA, or as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Other
Thorough knowledge of the current HCPCS, CPT and ICD codes; thorough knowledge of medical terminology; thorough knowledge of the principles of the medical record system and its operation; ability to understand and code medical records; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to effectively use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; thoroughness; sound judgment; tact; discretion; initiative; accuracy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
About Us
NorthEast Provider Solutions Inc.
Apply Now
External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/30174) Internal Applicant link
Talent Community
Search Jobs
Hiring Events (https://wmchealthjobs.org/job-events-list/)
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
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