Coder I - Medical Records - Full Time - Days
About the role
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. Department: CODING.
Responsibilities
- Assign diagnosis and procedure codes, for accurate and timely billing of most appropriate payer
- Audit charges and establish proper coding in collaboration with providers
- Initiate and follow up on queries with providers
- Assist departments with diagnostic and procedural coding
- Respond to Insurance, compliance and RAC denials
- Review and assist in the maintenance of coding related policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as required
Requirements
REQUIRED: AS in Health Information Management, a related degree or equivalent experience; Knowledge of EMR, Coding Software, and Microsoft Office; Knowledge/understanding of modifiers, medical necessity & CCI edits; Good Oral and Written Communication
Qualifications
PREFERRED: BS in Health Information Management; Knowledge of Epic and 3M software; Licensure/Certification: R HIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CIC Certification
Pay
Pay Range: $22.69‑$34.43 per hour
Schedule
Shift: Days (unspecified); Hours worked: 7.50 per day; FTE: 0.94; Work Schedule: HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR; Employee Status: A1 - Full-Time; Union: Non-Union