Sr. Certified Coder

Responsibilities

• In accordance with established coding principals and guidelines assigns appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes to all applicable records - (concurrently/discharge) on patient units.
• Collaborates with coding supervisor for managing workflow and distribution of discharged records to non-senior coding staff.
• Responds to inquiries from fellow coders, regarding coding questions or concerns.
• Collaborates with clinical documentation nursing specialists to ensure quality documentation practices.
• Affords assistance to physicians, hospital personnel and others as needed with coding and billing inquiries.
• Reports discharged not final billed (DNFB) problems to coding supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of inpatient coding experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills required.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.

Salary

Salary Range: 31.36 - 50.17 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts
• Paid life insurance
• Generous 401(k) match
• Adoption assistance
• Free onsite parking
• Recognition rewards

Education & Training

• Participation in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program.