Outpatient Medical Coder

TEKsystems
$24.00 - $30.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Jan 03, 2025
Description CODES - Reviews medical records to determine the physician's diagnosis/procedures for the patient and assigns ICD-10CM/PCS codes to those diagnoses/procedures for outpatient coding. Tasks: * Review the entire medical record for codable information. * Writes queries as appropriate and adheres to the query policy. Follows up on queries and updates coding and the query as appropriate and promptly. * Assign the appropriate APR/DRG. * Is familiar with and follows the Coding Compliance plan. ABSTRACTS - Abstracts predetermined information from outpatient records and enters that information on to the medical record abstract. * Enters appropriate information on the abstract as determined by departmental policy. * Completes and releases billing abstracts that are ready to be billed. * Notifies the Manager and/or Coordinator of charts with missing documents. Notifies admitting of registration errors. * Works with Clinical Documentation Specialists to develop a good working team. * Communicates about queries and query responses. Uses CDI as a resource for clinical information. * Ensures that emails, audits, queries, and reports are processed timely. RESEARCHES - Researches to ensure that records are coded, grouped, and abstracted properly. Tasks: * Contacts other departments to obtain information needed for coding such as diagnoses, procedures, treatments rendered, etc. * Contact physicians to obtain information (diagnoses, procedures, treatments, clarifications) needed for coding. * Utilizes references (dictionaries, Coding Clinics, CPT assistants, Coding Policies, other literature, Clinical Documentation Specialists, Coordinator, Internal Auditor, etc) to help determine appropriate codes. Additional Skills & Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED required. * 1-2+ years of related experience in an Outpatient Medical Coding role. * Auditing experience preferred. * Must have CPC, COC, and CCS certifications; open to CPC-A. * EPIC experience is a PLUS, but not a must. * Must be familiar with all payors and payor portals. * Must have STRONG Computer skills. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00 * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 16, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.