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Certified Outpatient Coding Specialist
Memorial Hermann Health SystemCoding Specialist responsible for diagnostic and procedural coding in outpatient settings. Aligning with Memorial Hermann’s goal of creating healthier communities.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, including ICD-10-CM and CPT, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance. Possesses effective communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals and ensure proper documentation for reimbursement.
Highest-signal resume keywords
ICD-10-CM Coding AccuracyCPT Coding KnowledgeRegistered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Coding Compliance Policies
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Hard Skills
Medical CodingDiagnosis CodingProcedural CodingCoding ComplianceHuman Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgeMedical TerminologySurgical TerminologyDocumentation ReviewReimbursement Processes
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationProfessional Growth
Tools & Technologies
Windows-Based Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
Relevant Coding CertificationRegistered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Industry Keywords
Ambulatory CodingHospital Outpatient CodingAHIMA Standards of Ethical CodingHealthcare Related FieldContinuing Education
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Responsible for primary diagnosis and procedural coding for designated ambulatory and hospital outpatient setting
- Assign proper and accurate medical codes for diagnosis, procedures, and services performed in an outpatient setting
- Review medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment
- Ensure specificity of diagnoses and procedures for appropriate reimbursement
- Query physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation is inadequate
- Maintain 95% or greater ICD-10-CM and/or HCPCS coding accuracy
- Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by AHIMA
- Ensure safe care to patients, staff and visitors
- Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for continuing education
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associates degree in Health Information Management or any Healthcare Related Field preferred
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required
- Relevant Coding certification(s) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) required
- 3 years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required for Surgery/Observation
- 2 years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required for Emergency Department
- 2 years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required for Interventional Radiology
- 1 year of hospital or ambulatory coding experience preferred for Ancillary/Recurring
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and/or CPT
- Proficient knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and surgical terminology
- Knowledge of coding compliance policies and official coding guidelines
- Proficient in navigating a Windows-based application environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Exceptional experiences for every member of our community
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Mandatory education and skills competency requirements