Medical Coder - Outpatient Senior (Remote)

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Job Title:Medical Coder - Outpatient Senior (Remote)

Cost Center:101651098 Facility Coding

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Employee Type:Regular

Work Shift:Mon-Fri; day shifts (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Coder-Outpatient Senior assigns current international classification of disease (ICD) diagnosis codes, current procedural terminology (CPT) codes and other charges as appropriate for outpatient services based on clinical documentation. The individual will typically be working with services coded for outpatient visits, diagnostic visits, emergency department, minor procedures, homecare/hospice, dialysis, and other ancillary service records. The Medical Coder-Outpatient Senior understands and applies applicable medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes. This individual will utilize their leadership, analytical and problem solving skills to complete audits, identify and resolve coding issues and to educate staff for training purposes or to optimize the coding billing results.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of the following courses per department procedures, within one year of hire: current international classification of diseases (ICD), health care procedure coding system (HCPCS), and medical terminology.

Preferred/Optional: Associate degree in Medical Billing and Coding, Health Information Management or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: Three years of coding experience.

Preferred/Optional: Three years of progressive outpatient coding experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder

Payer (CPCP), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) certification awarded by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or other approved coding

certification program.

Preferred/Optional: None

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.