Coder I
Job Description
Review clinical documentation and diagnosis results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM and CPT4 codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance.
Under the Direction of Health Information Management (HIM) or supervisor of HIM, accurately code inpatient and outpatient (for example, diagnostic, therapeutic, emergency department services, ambulatory surgery, observation service and behavioral health encounters) conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Resolve error reports associated with billing processes, identify and report error patterns, and, when necessary, assist in design and implementation of workflow changes to reduce billing errors.
Education And Credentials
- Associates degree from an accredited institution or enrolled in a medical coding course through an accredited agency (i.e. AHIMA/AAPC)
Experience
- One (1) year of progressive on-the-job experience.
Knowledge
- Understanding of anatomy and physiology
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology, disease states/processes and pharmaceuticals
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working Conditions
- Department: OGH
- Health Information Management
- Standard Hours: Bi-Weekly 75.00
- Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
- On Call Required: No
- With Rotation: No
- Scheduled Work Hours: 6a-2p, 630a-230p, 7a-3p, 730a-330p, 8a-4p
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Union Code: N35 - Non Union OGH
- Requisition ID#: 12971
- Recruiter: Erica R. Babcock
- Grade: OLH2
- Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Details
- Pay will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Company
- Mission: To advance the health of our community
- Core Values: Pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person
- Commitment: Creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!