Medical Records - Coder I - Full Time - Days

Core Job 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

Education/Experience 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
• PREFERRED:
• BS in Health Information Management
• Knowledge of Epic and 3M software

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• PREFERRED:
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CIC Certification

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

• Req Id: 97125
• Department: CODING
• Shift: Days
• Shift Hours Worked: 7.50
• FTE: 0.94
• Work Schedule: HRLY NON-UNION
• Employee Status: A1 - Full-Time
• Union: Non-Union
• Pay Range: 22.50 - $28 hourly