Outpatient Certified Coder

Job Summary:

 

The role of a Certified Outpatient Coder at Care New England is to ensure accurate assignment of ICD-10 CM, CPT and HCPCS codes on a wide range of patient medical records for outpatient services. Outpatient services include, but are not limited to observation, surgical, provider-based visits, interventional radiology, emergency room, oncology, and other specialty services. A proficient understanding and execution of coding guidelines to ensure accuracy of coding and maintain records in accordance with accepted medical and legal standards.

Adherence and compliance to various regulatory guidelines from CMS, AHA and AMA.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Requirements:

• High School or GED Required
• Minimum 6 Months to 1 Year of experience.
• This position has a preferred certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). A Certified Professional Coding certification will also be considered with additional years of experience.
• Completion of classes in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10 and CPT coding conventions, and disease process from an accredited program. 
• Coding certification must be maintained
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and utilize auditing skills related to coding quality and compliance.
• Ability to understand the clinical content of a health record, including the most complicated records.
• Must also be able to communicate with others in order to clarify diagnoses/procedures and sequencing of diagnoses.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is necessary.
• Will abide by the AHIMA coding code of ethics.

 

About Us:

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

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Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

 

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

 

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.