CONNECTIONS - OUTPATIENT THERAPY MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST

Mountain View Hospital is looking for an Outpatient Therapy Medical Coding Specialist to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY: Accountable for conversion of diagnoses and treatment procedures into codes using an international classification of diseases. The coder assigns ICD-10 CM and/or HCPCS codes, creating APC or DRG group assignment for reimbursement purposes. Requires skill in the sequencing of diagnosis/ procedures to optimize reimbursement. Must be able to read and interpret operative reports, history and physicals, physician orders, and pathology reports to determine the correct CPT and diagnosis coding. Ensures that records are coded in an accurate and timely manner. Abstracting worksheets to put codes in the computer, spreadsheets and Mountain View Hospital system.

About Mountain View:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting-edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

BENEFITS:

Taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)

• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Education/Certification: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Knowledge of diagnoses/procedures in accordance with ICD-10 CM coding principles for acute care/chronic care facilities. Must be CPC certified.

Experience: One year or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment/Technology: Ability to use abstracting and coding software, computer, fax machine.

Language/Communication: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance Instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Interpersonal: Ability to work well with others.

Mental Capabilities: Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and solve problems. Continuously able to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and able to attend to task/function for an extended period of time. Employee has the ability to learn computer programs and input data as required.

Performance: Maintain skills necessary to complete necessary tasks. Holds the judgment, tact and diplomacy to effectively resolve conflicts. Must maintain positive and professional attitude