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HIM Outpatient Surgery/Ambulatory Coder @UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority

[Hiring] HIM Outpatient Surgery/Ambulatory Coder @UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority

Mar 25, 2025 - UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority is hiring a remote HIM Outpatient Surgery/Ambulatory Coder. 💸 Salary: unspecified. 📍Location: USA.

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Role Description

The HIM Outpatient Surgery/Ambulatory Coder is responsible for reviewing outpatient/inpatient EHR. This position monitors CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS code changes. Audits and/or assigns codes (CPT, HCPCS, and diagnosis) for professional and hospital accounts for Primary Care/Medical Specialty/Simple Procedural services from clinical documentation for accurate professional billing and facility APC assignment.

  • Reviews outpatient/inpatient EHR for appropriate documentation and signatures.
  • Reviews departmental reporting structures and requests modifications as needed.
  • Monitors CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS code changes.
  • Audits and/or assigns professional and hospital codes and modifiers for Primary Care/Medical Specialty/Simple-Surgical accounts using ICD-10 nomenclature.
  • May train on specialty/complex surgical coding after two years of coding.
  • Reviews coding by physicians and suggests modifications to maximize reimbursement.
  • Reviews reimbursement policy from payers to ensure payment through proper use of codes and modifiers.
  • Identifies and resolves potentially troublesome service/billing areas.
  • Resolves professional and hospital coding related edits and denied claims for outpatient surgical and ambulatory services.
  • Communicates pertinent information on appropriate documentation to physicians and staff.
  • Maintains knowledge of requirements for appropriate charge generation.
  • Identifies and codes for all diagnoses documented supported within clinical documentation.
  • Captures unspecified diagnoses and determines if documentation supports a more specific diagnosis.
  • Maintains a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical techniques.
  • Consults with and educates/trains physicians on coding practices and conventions.
  • Communicates with nursing and ancillary services personnel for needed documentation for accurate coding.
  • Provides real-time feedback to providers regarding proper coding and clinical documentation.
  • Must meet productivity requirements of 95% or better after training.
  • Must perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Qualifications

  • High School Graduate or GED.
  • Coding accuracy: 95% or better in accordance with HIM Quality Analysis Policy.

Requirements

  • Associates Degree in Health Information Management or a related field from an accredited college or university (preferred).
  • 1 or more years of experience in Epic (preferred).
  • 1 or more years of experience in billing and/or data entry in a health care facility or physician office (preferred).
  • 2 or more years of coding experience in inpatient and/or outpatient ICD-10 CM/PCS (preferred).
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent certification (required).
  • Fluent in English (required).

Company Description

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Posted Mar 25, 2025
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