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TidalHealth
Coder-Outpatient
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What they do
A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.
$64,174 / year median in Maryland
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Why work at TidalHealth? Join a triple 'A' rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth, you'll be part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether your expertise lies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuition assistance you need to excel. Coder-Outpatient Position Summary The Hospital Outpatient Coder accurately abstracts pertinent information from the patient record to apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual outpatient accounts for data submission/analysis and claims processing. This position adheres to the Official ICD-10 and CPT Coding Guidelines and the American Health Information Management Association Standards of Ethical Coding and maintains established productivity and quality standards. The Hospital Outpatient Coder will demonstrate continual learning by attending coding webinars and audit review sessions. Coder-Outpatient Position Requirements High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Completion of medical terminology course and/or anatomy and physiology preferred. Required License and/or Certification CCAor CCS through the American Health Information Management Association OR CPC-A or CPC through the American Academy of Professional Coders is required or must be obtained within one year from date of hire. Experience Outpatient coding experience preferred. One (1) year experience with Windows required. Experience with ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS code assignments required. Experience with the EPIC Electronic Health Record and the 3m 360 Computer Assistant Coding System is preferred. Coder-Outpatient Schedule Non-exempt, hourly position Day shift, Monday through