Outpatient Coder Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the outpatient coder position.

Previously, I was responsible for education and support to clinical areas in regard to appropriate documentation and coding of services to achieve accurate billing.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• In -dept knowledge of coding principals and coding guidelines
• Prior experience with correcting diagnosis codes, modifiers, and CPT codes, both procedures and E&M services, assigned to professional services
• Demonstrated proficiency working with Epic work queues prior charge posting experience
• Experience in Internal Medicine / Pediatric Subspecialties, Primary Care and OB/GYN Procedure Coding and E&M leveling
• Self-Starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision, goal oriented
• Completion of coding certificate program
• Prefer CCA Certification status
• Prior anesthesiology and /or MPU coding experience preferred

I would like to submit my application for the outpatient coder opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for coding training/overview to Clinical team members, Clinical Research Organizations, Investigators and investigator sites as needed, in support of clinical trials.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• ICD-9-CM or current system
• CPT or current system
• AHA Official Coding Guidelines
• Experience within a hospital-coding department
• CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H, RHIT or RHIA preferred
• Prior Emergency Department coding experience preferred
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC to be maintained annually

In response to your job posting for outpatient coder, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance to Clinical Documentation Specialists by furnishing clinical input as necessary, in addition to education regarding applicable coding clinics or coding guidelines.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Abstract diagnosis, procedures and physician identification information to complete physician and billing
• Data entry of cases into EPIC
• Knowledge of medical terminology, treatment methods, patient care assessment, data collection techniques, and coding classification systems
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding is necessary
• Favorable UM employment record
• Prior Evaluation and Management coding experience preferred
• Progressive experience in the health service industry, healthcare finance or healthcare related training and education
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS certification

I would like to submit my application for the outpatient coder opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for clinical support to staff members, and assist with management of a caseload of Medical Oncology patients.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Prior Coding experience in the specialty area or graduate of a Coding Program
• Medical coding certification and training in medical terminology from an accredited program preferred
• Certification(s) as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) preferred
• Proficiency in MS office (outlook, excel, word)
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines on all coding systems and sponsored programs
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Risk Coder (CRC)
• CPC/RHIT/RHIA certification
• Previous experience coding Anesthesia, Medical Oncology, Urology, Ortho

In response to your job posting for outpatient coder, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for timely psychiatric services for the behavioral health operation including communication with the Health Plan Medical Director, clinical and quality staff, medical necessity review and recommendations, service denial reviews, grievance issues, medication reviews, and clinical best practices guideline development.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Access to a home office and high speed cable or DSL internet
• Knowledge of NCCI edits and modifier application preferred
• Has knowledge of and abides by HIM.COD policies
• Knowledge of healthcare industry, insurance industry, and current federal/state regulations governing billing practices
• Advanced reading and math skills
• Relates to patients and peers to develop and maintain effective work/patient relationships
• Prioritizes work and meets changing demands and stress deadlines
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and behaviors