Oupatient Ancillary Coder

Title: Outpatient Ancillary Coder

Location: Fountain Valley/Predominantly Remote

Department: Document Improvement

Status: Full Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range*: $29.20/hr - $42.33/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for applying codes in the EHR for all outpatient ancillary type accounts. Code assignment is based on ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and CPT.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT codes (when appropriate) with an accuracy rate of 97% percent or greater.

• Meets minimum daily productivity standard of 100 ancillary type records.

• Verifies department added procedure charges when necessary.

• Applies modifiers when appropriate.

• Maintains follow up work queues in a timely manner.

• Works independently in a remote environment.

• Other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.