Coding Consultant Outpatient - PRN
Core
Review medical records and assign accurate ICD/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures in outpatient settings to support hospital billing and statistical reporting.
Role type
Outpatient Medical Coder (PRN/PRN Consultant)
Builds
Hospital billing claims and statistical reports
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Coding
Required skills
Medical terminology, ICD-10/CPT coding, Hospital Billing (HB) claim edits, Discharge disposition coding, Computerized encoding software, HIPAA compliance
Preferred skills
Parallon, Cerner, Optum experience, Microsoft Excel, Same Day Surgery/Observation/E/M leveling coding
Technologies
Parallon, Cerner, Optum, Microsoft Office Suite
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 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
