Coder I - Hospital Ambulatory Surgery

Job Summary Under the general direction of the Director CDI/Coding or designee, the Medical Records Coder I will improve documentation, data quality and revenue cycle operations. The coder assigns International Classification of Disease system- 10 (ICD), CM, and PCS codes according to AHA – AMA Guidelines, CMS and NGS. Core Job Responsibilities Assign diagnosis and procedure codes, for accurate and timely billing of most appropriate payer Audit charges and establish proper coding in collaboration with providersInitiate and follow up on queries with providersAssist departments with diagnostic and procedural codingRespond to Insurance, compliance and RAC denialsReview and assist in the maintenance of coding related policies and procedures Perform other duties as required. Education/Experience Requirements REQUIRED: AS in Health Information Management , a related degree or equivalent experienceKnowledge of EMR, Coding Software, and Microsoft OfficeKnowledge/understanding of modifiers, medical necessity & CCI edits Good Oral and Written Communication Preferred BS in Health Information ManagementKnowledge of Epic and 3M software Licensure/Certification Requirements PREFERRED: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CIC Certification Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Job Details Req Id 97125 Department CODING Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 7.50 FTE 0.94 Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union Non-Union Pay Range 22.50 - $28 hourly