Remote - Hospital Outpatient Coder II

Overview Be inspired. Be valued. Belong. At Emory Healthcare At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs And more LOCATION: Remote This position is remote; however, applicants must be physically located and authorized to work in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, New Hamsphire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylavnia, South Caroline, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin Description RESPONSIBILITIES: The Hospital Outpatient Coder Level II uses clinical coding knowledge, based on the Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic, to assign ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT codes to the highest level of accuracy for each Ambulatory Surgery, Gastrointestinal, Infusion and Observation encounter. Works closely with physicians, clinical documentation improvement specialist, quality, and patient finance staff. Plays a key role in billing, research, internal and external reporting, and regulatory compliance. Follows-up on CCI edits, claim rejections, and other issues impacting facilitation of billin