Outpatient Coder - REMOTE Job at IASIS Healthcare in Dallas

Outpatient Coder - REMOTEClick Here to Apply OnlineJob DescriptionLocation: Steward Health CarePosted Date: 8/8/2024Job Type: Full TimeDepartment: 1301.42080 CDI/HIM IThe Outpatient Coder shall review hospital outpatient medical documentation to assign, sequence, edit and/or validate the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-PCS codes. The specialist will perform coding across multiple locations. Will match outpatient coding area to experience (i.e. ED, Same Day Surgery, Routine Outpatient, Recurring, etc).KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Coding Technical Skills that include CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS Candidate 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 gathered Ability to maintain 96% accuracy rate Experience with physician querying Ability to respond to coding issues specific to Outpatient Coding Candidate must have experience with 3M Encompass 360 and Meditech Candidate must be self-motivated, display a high level of computer literacy, excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to meet assigned deadlines, and organized The position will report to the HIM Outpatient Coding Manager Ability to meet coding productivity standards REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:(Examples: Ability to work independently and take initiative; Good judgment and problem solving skills; Communication skills; Interpersonal and organizational skills; Level of confidentiality) Minimum 1 year of Acute Outpatient hospital coding required, 3 years preferred Comprehensive understanding of UHDDS guidelines, CCI Edits, Coding Clinic, etc. Meditech experience required Microsoft Office (Word, One Note, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to meet assigned deadlines.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:I. Education: RHIT or RHIA preferred II. Experience: 1 year of Acute Inpatient Coding Experience III. Certification/Licensure: CCS Certification IV. Software/Hardware: 3M experienced required V. Other: Remote position About Steward Health CareOver a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.For more information, visit Application InstructionsPlease click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you