Functioning within the Health System’ mission, values, objectives, procedures and policies, the Coder - Outpatient codes all outpatient medical records for Health System patients by reviewing the entire medical records to determine if the documentation supports the code assignment as well as reviewing the chart for any specific regulations such as medical necessity. Codes and abstracts outpatient records, and may perform charge duties as requested. This is a home-based position and may require work on site at the discretion of the manager.

Education: An Associate’s degree or completion of a certified coding program is required. . 

Licensure/Certification: RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CCA is required. Will consider a candidate who is actively enrolled in a certification program. To retain position, if individual without a current certification is hired into a Coder - Outpatient position, s/he must successfully obtain certification within one year of hire date. 

Experience: A minimum of 6 months of outpatient coding experience in a health care setting of similar size and scope is preferred. 

Skills: Must be knowledgeable in group mechanics, medical necessity, clinical documentation, RAC’s and other review processes, and demonstrate proficiency with reimbursement and MS-DRG’s. Basic competency with Word and Excel is also required. Knowledge of Quantim encoder and Meditech is strongly preferred