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Outpatient Coder II Location: Danbury, CT, United States Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Work Type: Full-Time Standard Hours: 40 FTE: Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Day, 8 Work Shift: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shift Date Posted: Mar 18, 2026 Share Apply Now See whats possible in our system of care Nuvance Health extends from New Yorks Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services, and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile, and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.
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Summary Accurately codes and abstracts outpatient medical records for reimbursement and statistical purposes using established coding guidelines. Reviews coding and amends coding edits to assure compliance with all applicable regulations.
Responsibilities Codes all outpatient medical records in a timely and accurate manner according to department policy. Defines and transforms verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numerical designations, codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 according to established coding guidelines. Initiates a physician/department query when there is conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous documentation in the record or additional information is needed for accurate coding. Enters all required information accurately into computer system for reimbursement and statistical purposes. As applicable, based on facility workflow, independently reconciles charges for areas of responsibility. Uses patient schedule together with billing slips to identify missing charges. Researches and resolves discrepancy so charge keyed reflects services delivered. Performs ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT-4 coding at a minimum accuracy rate of 95%. Remains abreast of all applicable Federal, State, and hospital-specific coding guidelines. Applies applicable guidelines to all cases coded to ensure accuracy of selected codes. Accesses and researches applicable reference materials to further support decision-making in code selection. Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance activities. Reports on software and hardware problems. Attends required educational sessions, webinars, conferences, etc. to maintain and enhance coding certifications. Maintains and models the Organizations values. Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements Basic familiarity with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Usage of coding manuals and regulatory websites for research. Certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) CPC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT, or specialty certification required. Working Conditions Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity. Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk. Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force. Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions.
Company Nuvance Health Org Unit 2069 Department CODERS - PROFESSIONAL & FACILITY CHARGING and CODING Exempt No Salary Range $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable, e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.
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