Hospital Outpatient Coder I - FT Days - Remote at Texas Health Resources – Arlington, Texas
Texas Health Resources
Arlington, Texas, 76011, United States
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Hospital Outpatient Coder I
Full Time - Remote
Are you looking for a rewarding career with a top-notch health care company? We're looking for qualified Coder like you to join our Texas Health family.
Work location: Remote
Work hours: Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 am to 4:30 pm but some flexibility on hours
HIMS Coding Department Highlights:
• 100% remote work
• Flexible hours/scheduling
• Terrific work/life balance
What you Need
Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent With completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program from a nationally recognized organization i.e. AAPC, AHIMA Must provide proof of PPE/Internship REQUIRED or
Associate's Degree Health Information Technology REQUIRED or
Bachelor's Degree Health Information Administration REQUIRED
Experience
1 year experience in acute care hospital outpatient coding preferred or
If completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program, or Associate's Degree in HIT, or Bachelor's Degree in HIA - no experience required REQUIRED
Licenses and Certifications
CCA - Certified Coding Associate 12 Months REQUIRED or
COC - Certified Outpatient Coder 12 Months REQUIRED or
RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician 12 Months REQUIRED or
CPC - Certified Professional Coder 12 Months REQUIRED or
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator 12 Months REQUIRED or
Other Team members hired prior to January 2021 will have 12 months to obtain coding certification as outlined in job description - due January 31, 2025 12 Months REQUIRED
Skills
Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to apply definition of principal diagnosis to arrive at correct code assignment. Accurately distinguishes between symptoms and a true diagnosis. Applies knowledge of ICD 10-CM and CPT Procedure Guidelines for simple procedures. Able to read and interpret health record documentation relevant to coding, typically provided by a single provider. Keeps abreast of new developments in coding. Basic knowledge of automated encoding system and computer assisted coding methods. General knowledge of EHRs(electronic health record systems). Demonstrated ability to utilize decision tree logic to arrive at basic coding assignment preferred. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word
What You Will Do
• Reviews and interprets health record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment for outpatient ancillary, diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency department records.
• Maintains adequate production.
• Abstracts pertinent information from patient medical records.
• Maintains coding proficiency by keeping up-to-date on coding guidelines as published in Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant.
Why Texas Health? As a Texas Health Coder you'll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a place you'll love to call home.
Here are a few of our recent awards:
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we've won and more.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org
LI-JT1
Primary Location: Arlington
Job: Health Information Management
Organization: Texas Health Resources 612 E. Lamar TX 76011
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Full Time - Remote
Are you looking for a rewarding career with a top-notch health care company? We're looking for qualified Coder like you to join our Texas Health family.
Work location: Remote
Work hours: Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 am to 4:30 pm but some flexibility on hours
HIMS Coding Department Highlights:
• 100% remote work
• Flexible hours/scheduling
• Terrific work/life balance
What you Need
Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent With completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program from a nationally recognized organization i.e. AAPC, AHIMA Must provide proof of PPE/Internship REQUIRED or
Associate's Degree Health Information Technology REQUIRED or
Bachelor's Degree Health Information Administration REQUIRED
Experience
1 year experience in acute care hospital outpatient coding preferred or
If completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program, or Associate's Degree in HIT, or Bachelor's Degree in HIA - no experience required REQUIRED
Licenses and Certifications
CCA - Certified Coding Associate 12 Months REQUIRED or
COC - Certified Outpatient Coder 12 Months REQUIRED or
RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician 12 Months REQUIRED or
CPC - Certified Professional Coder 12 Months REQUIRED or
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator 12 Months REQUIRED or
Other Team members hired prior to January 2021 will have 12 months to obtain coding certification as outlined in job description - due January 31, 2025 12 Months REQUIRED
Skills
Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to apply definition of principal diagnosis to arrive at correct code assignment. Accurately distinguishes between symptoms and a true diagnosis. Applies knowledge of ICD 10-CM and CPT Procedure Guidelines for simple procedures. Able to read and interpret health record documentation relevant to coding, typically provided by a single provider. Keeps abreast of new developments in coding. Basic knowledge of automated encoding system and computer assisted coding methods. General knowledge of EHRs(electronic health record systems). Demonstrated ability to utilize decision tree logic to arrive at basic coding assignment preferred. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word
What You Will Do
• Reviews and interprets health record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment for outpatient ancillary, diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency department records.
• Maintains adequate production.
• Abstracts pertinent information from patient medical records.
• Maintains coding proficiency by keeping up-to-date on coding guidelines as published in Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant.
Why Texas Health? As a Texas Health Coder you'll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a place you'll love to call home.
Here are a few of our recent awards:
- 2021 FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For®" (7th year in a row)
- Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
- "America's Best Employers for Diversity" list by Forbes
- A "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we've won and more.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org
LI-JT1
Primary Location: Arlington
Job: Health Information Management
Organization: Texas Health Resources 612 E. Lamar TX 76011
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
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