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Located in Arlington Texas, Texas Health Resources is a nonprofit, faith-based healthcare provider that has been providing a wide range of healthcare services to the communities th

Hospital Outpatient Coder I

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102 days ago

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Hospital Outpatient Coder I

Texas Health Resources

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role involves coding outpatient records for a healthcare organization. - Reviews and interprets health record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment for outpatient ancillary, diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency department records. - Maintains adequate production. - Abstracts pertinent information from patient medical records. - Maintains coding proficiency by keeping up-to-date on coding guidelines as published in Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant. Qualifications - H.S. Diploma or Equivalent with completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program from a nationally recognized organization (e.g., AAPC, AHIMA) - Must provide proof of PPE/Internship - Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology - Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Administration - 1 year experience in acute care hospital outpatient coding preferred, or if completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program, or Associate's Degree in HIT, or Bachelor's Degree in HIA - no experience required Requirements - CCA - Certified Coding Associate (12 Months) - COC - Certified Outpatient Coder (12 Months) - RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician (12 Months) - CPC - Certified Professional Coder (12 Months) - RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator (12 Months) - Other team members hired prior to January 2021 will have 12 months to obtain coding certification as outlined in job description - due January 31, 2025 Skills - Effective oral and written communication skills - Ability to apply definition of principal diagnosis to arrive at correct code assignment - Accurately distinguishes between symptoms and a true diagnosis - Applies knowledge of ICD 10-CM and CPT Procedure Guidelines for simple procedures - Able to read and interpret health record documentation relevant to coding, typically provided by a single provider - Keeps abreast of new developments in coding - Basic knowledge of automated encoding system and computer assisted coding methods - General knowledge of EHRs (electronic health record systems) - Demonstrated ability to utilize decision tree logic to arrive at basic coding assignment preferred - Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word) Benefits - 401(k) with match - Paid time off - Competitive health insurance choices - Healthcare and dependent care spending account options - Wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy - Tuition reimbursement - Student loan repayment program

Job Requirements

  • H.S. Diploma or Equivalent with completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program from a nationally recognized organization (e.g., AAPC, AHIMA) - Must provide proof of PPE/Internship
  • Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology
  • Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Administration
  • 1 year experience in acute care hospital outpatient coding preferred, or if completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program, or Associate's Degree in HIT, or Bachelor's Degree in HIA - no experience required
  • CCA - Certified Coding Associate (12 Months)
  • COC - Certified Outpatient Coder (12 Months)
  • RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician (12 Months)
  • CPC - Certified Professional Coder (12 Months)
  • RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator (12 Months)
  • Other team members hired prior to January 2021 will have 12 months to obtain coding certification as outlined in job description - due January 31, 2025
  • Skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to apply definition of principal diagnosis to arrive at correct code assignment
  • Accurately distinguishes between symptoms and a true diagnosis
  • Applies knowledge of ICD 10-CM and CPT Procedure Guidelines for simple procedures
  • Able to read and interpret health record documentation relevant to coding, typically provided by a single provider
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in coding
  • Basic knowledge of automated encoding system and computer assisted coding methods
  • General knowledge of EHRs (electronic health record systems)
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize decision tree logic to arrive at basic coding assignment preferred
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word)

Benefits

  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid time off
  • Competitive health insurance choices
  • Healthcare and dependent care spending account options
  • Wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment program

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