Outpatient Coder Resume Samples
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21170 Brekke Stream
Boston
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+1 (555) 705 5724
21170 Brekke Stream
Boston
MA
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+1 (555) 705 5724
Experience
Experience
Chicago, IL
Outpatient Coder
Chicago, IL
Corkery-Feeney
Chicago, IL
Outpatient Coder
- Maintains up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated and/or recommended by Corporate Compliance and coding directors, managers, and supervisors
- Contributes to the Quality improvement activities of the department and the organization, including participating in internal department and corporate audits and reviewing and correction of daily generated error reports
- Comply with established facility policies and procedures
- Communicates effectively and professionally with remote facility site managers, direct management, and fellow employees
- Perform APC coding as indicated by the Director/Supervisor to identify ICD-9-CM, CPT, and APC proficiency rates
- Incorporates quality assurance information and maintains quality and productivity standards as outlined by the corporation
- Prepares reports as requested by operations team
Dallas, TX
Outpatient Coder Consultant
Dallas, TX
Cormier LLC
Dallas, TX
Outpatient Coder Consultant
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology
- Can independently organize and prioritize work to ensure records are coded in timeframes that will assure compliance with facility and regulatory standards
- Follow official coding guidelines, including the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and HCPCS
- Provide training to physicians and staff to improve coding outcomes
- Coding: Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA)
- Provide coding support for facility backlogs, staffing coverage, and coverage for system upgrade transitions
- Reviews physician documentation and performs audits to determine accuracy
present
Philadelphia, PA
Cath / IVR HIM Outpatient Coder
Philadelphia, PA
Morar Inc
present
Philadelphia, PA
Cath / IVR HIM Outpatient Coder
present
- Maintains an accuracy rate at or above 95%
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines
- Reviews daily system-generated error reports to correct or complete missing data elements
- Assists in implementing solutions to reduce back-end billing errors. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines
- Assigns present on admission (POA) value for inpatient diagnoses
- Reviews documentation to verify and, when necessary, correct the patient disposition upon discharge
- Professional Development: Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and CPT coding. Attends mandatory coding seminars on annual basis (IPPS and OPPS, ICD-10-CM and CPT updates) for inpatient and outpatient coding. Quarterly review of AHA Coding Clinic. Attends Quarterly Coding Updates and all coding conference calls. 10%
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Michigan State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Skills
Skills
- Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency
- Ability to multi-task, manage details and organize efficiently and effectively
- Proficient in outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines
- Ability to concentrate and accomplish tasks with explicit accuracy
- Proficient in CPT/HCPCS code assignment including Evaluation & Management facility coding guidelines
- Functional knowledge of facility EMR, encoder and other support software
- Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively
- Ability to set priorities among multiple requests
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures
- Experience with various coding abstracting and coding systems (MS4 Mira, Meditech, Clintrac, Optum CAC, HBO Star) and electronic medical record (Cerner Powerchart)
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Outpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples
- Coding: Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA)
- Abstracting: Reviews medical records to determine accurate required abstracting elements (facility/client specific elements) including appropriate discharge disposition
- Coding Quality: Demonstrates ability to achieve accuracy and consistency in the selection of principal and secondary diagnoses (including MCC & CC) and procedures. Demonstrates ability to achieve accuracy and consistency in abstracting elements defined by per facility
- Goal
- One year of experience performing medical record coding in acute care setting preferred
- High school graduate or equivalent is required
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Outpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples
- ICD-10-CM trained required with ICD-10-PCS preferred
- Maintains productivity levels set forth by Valley Hospital while maintaining a 95% coding accuracy rate
- Broad knowledge of pharmacology indications for drug usage and related adverse reactions
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
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Outpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples
- Identifies and provides appropriate and accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient facility services provided in the acute hospital setting, as well as additional data elements identified during the chart review process
- Follow official coding guidelines, including the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and HCPCS
- Enter all appropriate information in accordance with the policies and procedures of the medical facility
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology
- Familiarity and usage of multiple computer systems used in Coding (EHR, Encoder, Abstracting and Billing)
- Maintain compliance with both external regulatory and accreditation requirements, and State and Federal Regulations
- Maintains up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated and/or recommended by Corporate Compliance and coding directors, managers, and supervisors
- Queries clinical staff to achieve accuracy in coding
- Incorporates quality assurance information and maintains quality and productivity standards as outlined by the corporation
- Participates in coding department meetings and educational events
- Maintains professional certification, as applicable
- Contributes to the Quality improvement activities of the department and the organization, including participating in internal department and corporate audits and reviewing and correction of daily generated error reports
- Communicates effectively and professionally with remote facility site managers, direct management, and fellow employees
- Can independently organize and prioritize work to ensure records are coded in timeframes that will assure compliance with facility and regulatory standards
- Access to High Speed Internet required
- At least 2 years’ experience working in an acute hospital setting coding outpatient procedures
- Appropriate training to perform the necessary essential functions
- Experience with various coding abstracting and coding systems (MS4 Mira, Meditech, Clintrac, Optum CAC, HBO Star) and electronic medical record (Cerner Powerchart)
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Outpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform APC coding as indicated by the Director/Supervisor to identify ICD-9-CM, CPT, and APC proficiency rates
- Provide coding support for facility backlogs, staffing coverage, and coverage for system upgrade transitions
- Remain current and knowledgeable regarding code and APC assignment updates and changes
- Code all outpatient records with an accuracy of 95% or greater
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Remote Outpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples
- Associate Degree or Experience Equivalent
- Two years minimum coding experience
- Must one of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC-C, COC, or CIRCC
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Outpatient Coder Consultant Resume Examples & Samples
- National level training resources and technology
- Development of leadership and networking skills
- Exposure to multiple clients within diverse industries
- Mentoring by Managers & Directors
- Connecting personal success with CBIZ & MHM success
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Cath / IVR HIM Outpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists in implementing solutions to reduce back-end billing errors. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines
- Preferred completion of Accredited Associate HIM Program, Accredited Baccalaureate or Master's Health Information Management or other allied health degree or an AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program or successful Completion of Coder Certificate Program
- Certified (CIRCC) Cath/IVR Coder
- Encoder experience preferred
- Electronic technology record experience preferred
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Outpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples
- 1 year coding/abstracting experience in ICD-9-CM outpatient coding preferred. Advanced training in ICD-10-CM and PCS
- Successful completion of coding certification or certification eligible and must be achieved within 6 months of accepting
- Basic computer and software skills, including Word, Excel, encoder/grouper
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Outpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples
- Professional Specialty Services
- Cardiac Catheterizations - Orthopedic
- Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to determine the appropriate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes
- Analyzes medical records, interprets documentation and assigns proper International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition Clinical Modification ICD-10 (Tenth Edition), Current Procedural Terminology/HealthCare Common Procedure Coding System (CPT/HCPCS), modifiers, and Evaluation & Management codes utilizing designated software to included Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) and/or encoder, coding manuals and other reference material as required
- Adheres to all department coding procedures, policies, and guidelines and quality standards
- Complete on a daily basis cases that have been assigned to them utilizing the appropriate work lists
- Review claim edits and revise coding/charging as appropriate for specific CPT/HCPCS codes
- Review claims returned from various departments due to edits and process corrections for clean claim submission or post claim denial review for appeal
- Seeks clarification from physicians or other staff in cases where documentation is absent, ambiguous, or contradictory
- As assigned, assists in training new coders and/or physicians to become acclimated to the environment and in understanding internal coding policies and procedures, and documentation guidelines
- Assists manager with special projects/other tasks as assigned
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association/American Association of Procedural Coders and adheres to official coding guidelines
- High school diploma or General Education Development ( GED) required
- ICD Proficiency Certification is a must
- Two to four years of progressive on-the-job experience in an acute care hospital or physician office
- Certified Procedural Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder – Hospital Inpatient (CPCH) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required and maintained thereafter
- ICD 9 CM/ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes
- Working knowledge of clinical information
- Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel
- Encoder
- Read, write and speak English proficiently
- Solid analytical capabilities
- Good organizational skills
- Proficiently read and interpret physician writing
- Function independently
- Handle multiple priorities
- Listen and acknowledge ideas and expressions of others attentively
- Converses clearly using appropriate verbal and body language
- Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal through mutual cooperation
- Influence others for positive and productive outcomes
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Outpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples
- Reviews tasks and corrects codes as needed
- Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the organization to complete coding tasks within compliance of the federal, state and organization regulations
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures
