Coding Consultant Outpatient - PRN
Core
Review medical records and assign accurate ICD/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures in outpatient settings including observation, injections, infusions, and emergency departments.
Role type
Outpatient Medical Coder (PRN)
Builds
Hospital statistical reports and reimbursement data for healthcare providers
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Coding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medical terminology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, E/M leveling, discharge disposition assignment, HIPAA compliance, abstracting, computerized encoding software proficiency
Preferred skills
Same Day Surgery coding, Ancillary coding, Trauma Level 1 experience, Carving out experience, Surgery coding
Technologies
Computerized encoding and abstracting software
Responsibilities
Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures; Assign and sequence codes accurately based on medical record documentation; Abstract and enter coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements; Communicate documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel; Maintain 95% coding accuracy rate and meet productivity standards; Track continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC