Certified Coder I

About the role

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks a certified coder to assign ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures, abstract codes and patient data into the Financial and Clinical computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures
• Abstracts codes and patient data into the Financial and Clinical computer systems

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Successfully passed Records Custodian Class
• Successfully completed and passed Medical Terminology Course
• Successfully completed and passed ICD-9 (or equivalent) Course
• Successfully completed and passed CPT-4 (or equivalent) Course
• 6 months experience in medical records
• Must be a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Professional Coder – Hospital based (CPC-H)
• Able to operate printers, copiers, faxes and shredders
• Able to use appropriate menus in the Clinical and Financial computer systems
• Able to use 3M’s Code 3 Coding and Reimbursement system
• Able to type 50 wpm or faster (corrected for errors)

Qualifications

• Able to operate printers, copiers, faxes and shredders
• Able to use appropriate menus in the Clinical and Financial computer systems
• Able to use 3M’s Code 3 Coding and Reimbursement system
• Able to type 50 wpm or faster (corrected for errors)

Skills

• Proficient in medical coding and documentation
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retail plans
• Employee Wellness Center

Pay

Minimum Hourly Pay: $22.59

Schedule

80 Full time Temporary Status: Not Applicable Hours per Week: 40