*Description* Must reside in the following states: AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, and VA. Summary: Accurately codes and abstracts outpatient medical records for reimbursement and statistical purposes using established coding guidelines. Reviews coding and amends coding edits to assure compliance with all applicable regulations. Responsibilities: 1.Codes all outpatient medical records in a timely and accurate manner according to department policy. 2.Defines and transforms verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numerical designations (codes) using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 according to established coding guidelines. 3.Initiates a physician/department query when there is conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous documentation in the record or additional information is needed for accurate coding. 4.Enters all required information accurately into computer system for reimbursement and statistical purposes. 5.Remains abreast of all applicable Federal, State, regulatory and hospital-specific coding guidelines. 6.Applies applicable guidelines to all cases coded to ensure accuracy of selected codes. 7.Accesses and research applicable reference materials to further support decision-making in code selection. 8.Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance activities. 9.Reports on software and hardware problems. 10.Attends required educational sessions (webinars, conferences etc.) to maintain and enhance coding certification(s) 11.Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values 12.Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 13.Performs other duties as required. Other Information: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: Basic familiarity with MS Office applications (Word, Excel. Outlook) Usage of coding manuals and regulatory websites for research [Certification from the America Academy Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA):]() CPC, CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT, or specialty certification required. Pulmonary and Endocrinology experience is a plus!* * Company: Western CT Health Network Inc Org Unit: 1853 Department: CODERS - PROFESSIONAL & FACILITY CHARGING and CODING Exempt: No Salary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.