The Coding Associate 2 is primarily responsible for the coding and abstracting of ancillary/outpatient records including ambulatory surgery and emergency room pertaining to patient's occasion of service. For this role, code assignments will include CTC, ED, Surgery, and Wound care. Standardized coding and classification systems, minimum data sets, data definitions and terminology will be utilized to ensure data is uniformly defined, collected, and verified. Also provides assistance to authorized users to furnish aggregate data and information needed for education, statistical, managerial, reimbursement and performance improvement activities.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of ancillary/outpatient coding – providing the ability to code ambulatory surgery, observation, or ED, including CPT coding.
• Experience in taking documentation and assigning the initial and appropriate codes (not just validating codes).
• Experience in E/M coding.
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) by AHIMA – OR – Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by AAPC .
• In lieu of CCA or CPC, may qualify with higher level coding education or certification (CCS, RHIT or RHIA). CCS supersedes CCA so CCA will lapse if CCS is obtained.

Preferred Certifications

• CCS: Certified Coding Specialist.
• RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician.
• RHIA: Registered Health Information Associate.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Ability to solve problems and make sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to extract pertinent information from documents.
• Ability to evaluate documentation in the medical record to determine principal and secondary diagnoses to be coded.
• Ability to work and communicate in a positive and cooperative manner with all members of the health care team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.29 - $29.11 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Remote

Work Location: Remote