Coding & Charging Specialist (Non-Exempt)
Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship · Chesterfield, MO · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The coder reviews and analyzes documentation in the medical record to assign diagnoses/procedure codes based on physician documentation. They adhere to ethical coding standards and official guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnoses/procedure codes
- Assigns HCPCS/CPT procedure codes
- Works with MS-DRG's, APC's, MPFS/RVU's, POA's, and HAC's as applicable
- Uses 3M encoder and Epic as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma
- 3 years coding experience in ICD-10-CM diagnoses/procedure coding and HCPCS/CPT procedure coding in acute care inpatient/outpatient hospital or professional services setting
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC)
Qualifications
- Preferred: A.S. from an accredited Health Information Technology program or B.S. from an accredited Health Information Management program
- Preferred: Preferred Experience: 5+ years coding experience
- Preferred: Preferred Certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, CIRCC
Skills
- Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and/or CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems
- Working knowledge of MS-DRG's, APC's, MPFS/RVU's, POA's, and HAC's
- Working knowledge of 3M encoder and Epic
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Tuition support
- Matched retirement plans
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time position