Certified Coder I

About the role

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a certified coder to join our team. This position involves assigning ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures, abstracting 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
• Operates printers, copiers, faxes and shredders
• Uses appropriate menus in the Clinical and Financial computer systems
• Uses 3M’s Code 3 Coding and Reimbursement system
• Typing speed of 50 wpm or faster (corrected for errors)

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 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

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based (CCS-P)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Professional Coder – Hospital based (CPC-H)

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: $21.78

Schedule

80 Full time