Coder Level II - HIM

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date.

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Manager, HIM (Coding) and following established hospital and Department policies and procedures, a Coder Level II will apply ICD-10 CM diagnostic and procedure codes as well as CPT procedure and Evaluation and Management codes to outpatient Emergency Care Center/Fast Track accounts. A Coder Level II will also be proficient in at least one other area of outpatient coding (e.g., Ancillary Services, Clinics, OB-GYN, Medical Necessity, SNF). This position is remote.

Responsibilities

• Apply ICD-10 CM diagnostic and procedure codes to outpatient accounts.
• Apply CPT procedure and Evaluation and Management codes to outpatient Emergency Care Center/Fast Track accounts.
• Maintain proficiency in at least one additional area of outpatient coding (e.g., Ancillary Services, Clinics, OB-GYN, Medical Necessity, SNF).
• Achieve and maintain at least a 93% accuracy level while meeting AHIMA productivity benchmarks for assigned primary coding duties.
• Interact with Medical Staff, co-workers, and staff from various departments.
• Attend to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided, as applicable.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Successful completion of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology classes.
• Working knowledge of ICD-10 CM and CPT coding guidelines and conventions.
• Understanding of Medical Necessity for Medicare targeted tests.

Qualifications

One of the following experience/credential options:

• A minimum of two years of experience in Emergency Department (technical and professional) coding.
• A minimum of one year of experience in Emergency Department (technical and professional) coding plus a minimum of one year of experience in Ancillary Services/Clinic/OB-GYN/Medical Necessity/SNF coding and a CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA credential.

If the candidate is already in a Coder Level I position and wishes to train up to a Coder Level II position, they will be eligible for the Coder Level II pay rate once released from training on Emergency Department coding (technical and professional).