The Employment Team at Hattiesburg Clinic, P.A.
Location
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
The Outpatient Coder reviews patient medical records to translate clinical information into appropriate codes for insurance claim processing. They are responsible for completing a minimum of 240 charge sessions daily while complying with medical coding guidelines.
Candidates must be a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or a graduate of a nursing school (LPN/RN), with the latter requiring certification within six months. Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and medical terminology is required, with two years of experience preferred.
The Outpatient Coder works under general supervision to complete charge documents for outpatient services. The Certified Professional Coder, LPN, or RN is responsible for reviewing a patient’s medical records after a visit and translating the information into codes that payors use to process claims from patients. The coder will work under general supervision to complete charge sessions for outpatient services within the primary care setting. The coder must have a strong work ethic as there is a productivity requirement with the completion of a minimum of 240 charge sessions daily. The outpatient coder will be responsible for complying with medical coding guidelines and policies regarding appropriate CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS codes. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification, or, graduate from a school of nursing (LPN or RN), required If candidate is a graduate from a school of nursing without coding certification, then AAPC (CPC and CRC) certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire Minimum of two (2) years of experience, preferred Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCs codes, required Knowledge of billing and prior history working with denials for a variety of payors, required Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology, required
Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information Composure in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments Willingness and ability to learn new technologies Dependable, punctual, and highly detail‑oriented Strong multitasking and independent‑work capabilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Accurate documentation skills Ability to follow established workflows consistently WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 2:00PM or 6:00AM - Noon. (6 hours per day, 30 hours per week) (Must work on site for 3-6 months of training. Once consistently demonstrating the ability to code independently, with a high degree of accuracy, consideration for a transition to a remote position is possible)
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