Coder-Outpatient

Why work at TidalHealth?

Join a triple 'A' rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth, you’ll be part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether your expertise lies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuition assistance you need to excel.

Coder-Outpatient Position Summary

The Hospital Outpatient Coder accurately abstracts pertinent information from the patient record to apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual outpatient accounts for data submission/analysis and claims processing. This position adheres to the Official ICD-10 and CPT Coding Guidelines and the American Health Information Management Association Standards of Ethical Coding and maintains established productivity and quality standards. The Hospital Outpatient Coder will demonstrate continual learning by attending coding webinars and audit review sessions.

Coder-Outpatient Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of medical terminology course and/or anatomy and physiology preferred.

Required License and/or Certification

• CCAor CCS through the American Health Information Management Association OR CPC-A or CPC through the American Academy of Professional Coders is required or must be obtained within one year from date of hire.

Experience

• Outpatient coding experience preferred.
• One (1) year experience with Windows required.
• Experience with ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS code assignments required.
• Experience with the EPIC Electronic Health Record and the 3m 360 Computer Assistant Coding System is preferred.

Coder-Outpatient Schedule

• Non-exempt, hourly position
• Day shift, Monday through Friday

Coder-Outpatient Benefits

Benefits: We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36+ hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5+ hours for standard shifts):

• Health: Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription
• Wealth: Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs
• Growth: $5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support
• Balance: Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance
• Income Protection & Leave: Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)
• Life & Security: Employer-paid Life and additional voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care, additional Life, and more