The Clinic/Outpatient Coder I works under the guidance and supervision of the
HIM Outpatient APC and Clinic Coding Manager. Responsible for assigning
ICD-10-CM and/or CPT codes for following types of services: Outpatient:
Referrals, Recurring or Therapy services, Non-interventional radiology. Clinic:
Primary Care clinic coding, and/or a single specialty.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Codes procedures and diagnoses using the ICD-10-CM, CPT classification
systems, in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS guidelines, and
Mosaic compliance standards.
Assumes responsibility for professional development by participating in
workshops, conferences and/or in-services and maintains appropriate records
of participation.
Communicates with providers, querying providers to ensure the highest level
of specificity is provided in documentation.
Caregiver may work in conjunction with Patient Financial Services to verify
and modify charges and coding to ensure accuracy of supporting documentation,
payer rules and correct coding.
Ensures data accuracy of State HIDI data by responding to edits received.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
H.S. Diploma - Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology required in the
absence of a coding license/certification. - Required
Must have coding education - Required
Work Experience
1 year experience in a Health Information Services department performing a
job that requires detail, familiarity with patient medical record - Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - Required within 180 Days Or
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - Required within 180 Days
Or
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - Required within 180 Days Or
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - Required within 180 Days Or
Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) - Required within 180
Days Or
Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - Required within 180 Days Or
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - Required within 180 Days
Travel Requirements
Travel to off-site locations may be required. - Required
Remote States: Candidates residing in the following states will be considered
for remote employment: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, North
Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Remote work will not be permitted
from any other state at this time.
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills and Abilities
Essential Technical/Motor Skills
Input and retrieve data, speaking clearly, precise hand\eye coordination,
fine motor skills and good writing skills.
Detailed knowledge of medical terminology, pathophysiology, coding
guidelines.
Interpersonal Skills
Must be courteous
Work in a professional, caring manner with internal and external customers
Have the ability to work with interruptions, and flexibility in hours and
workflow, foster teamwork and promote service and quality in everything.
Essential Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, climb,
balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Essential Mental Abilities
Must interpret data from chart, analyze encoder instructions, understand what
physician is trying to convey and concentrate for long time periods.
Essential Sensory Requirements
Must be able to visualize/interpret patient record.
Exposure to Hazards
Other Skills and Abilities
Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of
transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the
holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time
and place, offering high value and quality health care.
Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs.
Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also
offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued,
including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered
parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with
compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of
choice for employees at any stage of their journey.