CERTIFIED CODER - HOSPITAL

Position Summary

Codes and bills patient’s medical records using pertinent information according to departmental and HMFP policy and procedures. Uses healthcare coding systems to accurately assign codes to patient accounts and may require entering billing entries.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountabilities)

• Data entry for the facility software using the electronic health record and any scanned or written reports.
• Uses system for each patient appropriately.
• Assigns accurate Evaluation and Management codes per the CPT guidelines for AMA.
• Utilizes query worksheet or appropriate alternative as a communication tool with physicians to obtain an appropriate diagnosis to promote coding accuracy.
• Regularly reviews coding changes and regulatory agency requirements; maintains current information concerning Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance regulations specific to coding and billing.
• Assigns accurate and complete codes based upon physician documentation.
• Maintains consistent turnaround time to meet established coding targets.
• Maintains strict observation of rules pertaining to confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Reviews regularly the “uncoded” patient encounter listing and obtains the required information to facilitate release of the final bill from the Business Office to the payor.

Position Requirements

• Registered Health Information Technician/RHIT, Registered Health Information Administrator/RHIA, Certified Coding Specialist/CCS, or Certified Coding Specialist-physician base/CCS- required for this wage grade.
• Previous coding experience is required.
• Previous knowledge of CMS coding preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology is required with a working knowledge of disease processes, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.

Pay

Pay range from $21.351/hour to $34.161/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience).

Schedule

Monday- Friday 8a-5p

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employee 403(b)
• Health savings account with Company match
• Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays