Coder II - Hospital Coding

About the role

PeaceHealth is seeking a Coder II - Hospital Coding for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. Responsible for advanced coding of inpatient, observation, emergency room and ambulatory surgery records, including the assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes, and CPT4 procedural codes, as well as the abstraction of clinical information for hospital services.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses and procedures for compliant code assignment, providing data and accurate/optimal reimbursement for the provision of hospital services.
• Abstracts information from medical records following established methods and procedures.
• Identifies problem documents and works with submitting departments to correct errors.
• Responds to edits both during and after the coding process.
• May enter charge information when appropriate.
• Collaborates with clinical documentation integrity nurses and physicians to assure accurate documentation to enhance data capture and reimbursement.
• Utilizes computer assisted coding software following very highly defined processes.
• Provides coding across multiple patient types.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Accredited Program in Coding or a combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
• Preferred: Completion of a formal coding certificate/education program.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years required: Direct work experience in inpatient acute care, hospital-based coding and abstracting for IPPS reimbursement or ambulatory surgery coding.
• Required: Use of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.
• Required: Formal training or college coursework from a medical coding accredited school, in lieu of experience may be considered.
• Preferred: Knowledge of acute care and critical access reimbursement requirements.

Credentials (one required)

• Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice
• Registered Health Information Administrator
• Registered Health Information Technician
• Certified Coding Associate
• Certified Coding Specialist
• Certified Outpatient Coder
• Certified Professional Coder - Hospital
• Certified Inpatient Coder

Skills

• Ability to maneuver through multiple computer applications including encoders, abstracting, groupers, EMR and MS Office applications including Excel and Word (Required)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (Required)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills (Required)
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form (Required)
• Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making skills (Required)
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail (Required)
• Able to work in an independent and/or remote environment (Required)
• 3M computer assisted coding experience (Preferred)
• Epic EMR experience (Preferred)

Working conditions

Lifting

Consistently operates computer and other office equipment. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work.

Environmental conditions

Predominantly operates in an office environment.

Mental/Visual

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Pay

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $31.60 – $47.40 per hour. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Schedule

Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

Benefits

PeaceHealth offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded EAP and mental health program