Outpatient Coder I - Remote (Must Reside in CO, KS, or NM)

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Outpatient coding position that codes and abstracts outpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into the designated coding and abstracting system utilizing the 3M encoder, as appropriate. Meets qualitative and quantitative coding standards and demonstrates the ability to navigate an EMR. Ability to code designated outpatient type at any Centura facility.

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• A minimum of 1-3 years coding experience
• Must demonstrate competency of outpatient coding guidelines and APC assignment
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced technical coding competency in ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS and Coding Modifiers
• Knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and coding systems (i.e.3M)
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate Degree preferred
• Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credentials (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC), preferred

Physical Requirements-Sedentary work -(prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10lbs force occasionally)

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