[Hiring] Outpatient Coder @LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE

Role Description

The Outpatient Coder exhibits professional and proficient communication with patients, co-workers, medical staff, and administrative staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Audit charge tickets for accurate and required CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes, according to third-party requirements.
• Communicate with medical staff to acquire necessary information for accurate coding.
• Interpret medical record documentation to obtain necessary information for accurate coding.
• Maintain knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes, computer system, procedure changes and updates, and other educational material pertinent to this position.
• Perform miscellaneous office duties as time permits and/or other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or director.

Qualifications

• Education/Special Skills: Associates, Vocational Degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS-P and/or certification or other related coding certificate through AHIMA/AAPC preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and outpatient coding, CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS.
• Ophthalmology coding experience preferred.
• Proficient and professional communication, both verbal and written.
• Basic math and accounting skills.
• One or more years of related experience in medical coding required.
• Proficient computer/keyboarding skills required.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
• Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program designed to meet unique needs.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• HSA, FSA, and 401k plans.
• EAP, life and disability coverage.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Pet insurance, ID theft protection, and legal services.
• Effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period for new employees.

Company Description

Become the next highly valued member of the Health Information Management Department at Lake Region Healthcare! Are you hard working, dependable, with an eye for detail? Leverage those strengths to make a real difference in the lives of patients. Launch a career at Lake Region Healthcare and gain an opportunity to grow and hone your skills. Every member of our team is a highly respected part of what makes our standard of excellence possible. Reach your full potential by starting a career in the Health Information Management Department at Lake Region Healthcare today.