Hospital Outpatient Coder

About Our Company:
At Infinx, we are a dynamic and rapidly expanding company dedicated to providing innovative technology solutions and services tailored to our clients' needs. Our mission is to collaborate closely with healthcare providers, leveraging automation and intelligence to overcome revenue cycle challenges and enhance reimbursements for patient care. We work diligently to ensure that our clients receive their revenue on time, every time. Our clientele includes physician groups, hospitals, pharmacies, and dental groups.
We are in search of experienced associates and partners who exude confidence and possess expertise in areas aligned with our clients' requirements. We value individuals who are passionate about assisting others, adept at finding solutions to challenges, and committed to improving patient care while maximizing revenue. Inclusivity and diversity are at the core of our values, fostering a workplace where employees feel a sense of belonging, their contributions are valued, and diverse perspectives are celebrated. We believe in the power of human connection, with inclusion as the heart of our mission.

Location: Remote position with expected work hours from 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri.

Summary Description:
The Hospital Outpatient Coder supports the Coding department in various functions, including ensuring accurate hospital outpatient coding, resolving coding edits and rejections, and maintaining coding compliance. This role is critical in supporting onshore revenue cycle operations by enabling clean claim submission and maximizing appropriate reimbursement. This role involves coding, auditing, providing coding expertise, implementing process improvements, and staff training.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately code medical records for hospital outpatient services;

• Assign, sequence, edit and/or validate the appropriate ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT codes for outpatient services provided by the hospital

• Adhere to the Official CMS Coding Guidelines and Facility Coding Compliance policies and procedures

• Ensure all charges are entered in EMR

• Review and evaluate medical record documentation

• Review and resolve coding edits, denials, rejections;

• Assist in other duties as assigned.?

Skills and Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Active Coding Certification from AHIMA or AAPC
• 2+ years of experience in outpatient hospital coding
• Experience with Epic
• Experience coding wound care, oncology, injections & infusions, facility ER, trauma, and/or outpatient surgery preferred
• Ability to work independently and within a team atmosphere
• Advanced and proficient knowledge of ICD-10 CM and ICD-10
• Self-motivated and passionate about our mission and values of quality work
• Must have professional level skills in MS products such as Excel, Word, Power Point.
• Must be able to type proficiently and with an effective pace
• Proficient application of business/office standard processes and technical applications

Company Benefits and Perks:
Joining Infinx comes with an array of benefits, flexible work hours when possible, and a genuine sense of belonging to a dynamic and growing organization.

• Access to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Additional benefits, including Pet Care Coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and discounted services.

If you are a dedicated and experienced Hospital Outpatient Coder ready to contribute to our mission and be part of our diverse and inclusive community, we invite you to apply and join our team at Infinx.

Originally posted on Himalayas