Coder II

About the role

As a Coder II, you will ensure precise communication with insurance companies so that services are documented correctly and payments are processed efficiently. Every day you will accurately translate patients’ medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments. Using your expertise and training, you will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards. Clear communication with providers and staff, along with efficient management of records, ensures claims are processed correctly and on time.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstracts information from the service documentation, assigns appropriate CPT, ICD-9/10, and HCPCS codes into the appropriate billing systems, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
• Communicates professionally with providers, practice management, and other stakeholders either verbally or in writing.
• Responsible for working encounters in the coding work queue or task lists in a timely manner.
• Mets or exceeds organizational coding production and quality standards.
• Understands and applies regulatory changes and stays current with coding updates, for example NCCI and MUE edits.

Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies and Minimum of two years of physician coding experience, upon hire or High School GED General Studies and Minimum of two years of physician coding experience, upon hire and Certified Coding Specialist, upon hire or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based, upon hire or Certified Professional Coder, upon hire

Preferred

• Previous Electronic Health Record experience

Benefits

CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

Pay

The posted compensation range of $22.51 - $31.79 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Schedule

Hours/Pay Period: 80
Weekly Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Shift: Day
Remote: Yes