Remote Medical Coder

Since 1996, the healthcare research and technology professionals at OHIS have been defining and refining the business of acquiring health information.  Our single mission is to promote the improvement of health outcomes by optimizing the acquisition and mobilization of patient data.  Today, Outcomes is the nation’s largest full-service firm dedicated exclusively to the acquisition, management and use of health information.  We provide Payment Integrity Auditing, Health Outcomes Improvement Services (including HEDIS® and other retrospective and prospective health outcomes studies), Health Advocacy Programs (chronic condition and disease management support), and a full suite of health information technology services (ODIS iTools™). 

About the Job

We are recruiting contract coders to work from home.  This opportunity requires strong ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding skills and at least one of the following credentials:  CCS, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA. 

Coders/Abstractors are paid a per chart fee for each chart data entered into our database. We Code all Diagnosis found on each date of service from the medical record.   

Coders must have high-speed internet access, a home computer with current Windows operating system, MS Internet Explorer (version 6.0.2 or better) and Adobe 6.0 or better.  Must be willing to commit at least 20 hours per week.

Required Education and Experience

• CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, and RHIT certification status required; and


• At least three years’ experience as a medical coder/abstractor.

Summary of Job Requirements

• Must be able to commit to at least 20 hours per week.


• Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines (with knowledge and demonstrated understanding of CMS HCC Risk Adjustment coding and data validation requirements preferred);


• Ability to code using an ICD-9-CM code book (without using an encoder);


• Strong clinical skills related to chronic illness diagnosis, treatment and management;


• Reliability and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines (48-hour turnaround time on all assigned charts);


• Willingness to work some weekends and evening hours to meet changing client goals;   


• Personal discipline to work remotely without direct supervision;


• Exemplary attention to detail and completeness—all medical coders must maintain 95% accuracy on all assignments;


• Computer proficiency (including Windows, MS Office, and the internet);


• Must have high speed internet access, a home computer, a Windows operating system, Internet Explorer 6.0, and Adobe 6.0 or better.  *(Windows Vista and Internet explorer 7.0 cannot be used)


• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills;


• Strong written and oral communication skills; and


• Strong analytical skills.

If you are dedicated to quality, have the required experience, and desire a challenging and rewarding position, please apply online at www.outcomesinc.com

Outcomes Health Information Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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