health information coder

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

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 Job Details
 
 
 
 Description
 
 
 
 
 
 Why NHC?
 
 
 
 
 At NHC, we &ldquo;Put our Heart in Everything We Do!&rdquo; We take pride in working together as a team in our family-oriented work environment. We provide a culture of excellence, recognition, empowerment, and fun. We offer professional growth opportunities along with competitive compensation wage increases based on performance. If you want this experience in your career, apply today!
 
 
 
 Position:
 
 
 RHIT or Health Information Management Assistant
 
 
 
 
 
 Salary: $16-$21 per hour, negotiable with experience and coding certification
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience And Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Must have a minimum of one of the following certifications: CCS, CCS-A, CPC, CPC-A (entry levels are welcome)
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 A minimum of 1 year working in Medical Records or Health Information Management.
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 Proficient in Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology.
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 Basic knowledge of the ICD-10 Coding Manual
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 Basic Medical Coding Knowledge
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 Possess personal attributes to include accuracy, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to cooperate with multiple disciplines.
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 Medical Coding certification or working toward certification
 
 
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 Responsibilities Include
 
 
 
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 Ensure that upon admission of patients, all necessary documentation has been scanned into the EHR.
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 Communicate with external primary care teams to ensure relevant documentation has been requested and scanned in the EHR.
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 Extract pertinent information from the patient&rsquo;s medical record for medical coding purposes and to ensure completeness of the EHR.
 
 
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 Performs other duties as assigned to include but not limited to:
 
 
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 audit and update patient charts
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 file medical records
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 scan, fax, email
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 Coding
 
 
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 NHC offers a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment
 
 , including health, dental, vision, life and short term disability insurance, a generous 401k match and paid time off.
 
 
 If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care since 1971, please apply online at nhccare.com/careers
 
 
 
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Health Information Coder

CHRISTUS Health

<div>Description 
Summary:
Responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for all Outpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences, through the review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results, with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. The coder will accurately abstract data into any and all appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record systems, verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data, following the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and CPT Guidelines. Outpatient coding is applicable towards clinical, provider office visits, therapeutic, laboratory, recurring, emergency department, outpatient observation, and ambulatory surgery patient encounters.
Coder will work collaboratively with various CHRISTUS Health departments (Admitting, Charging, Patient Financial Services, HIM, etc.) to resolve charging issues, denials, and physician documentation clarifications, to ensure accurate billing and reduce denials. Coder will also assist in other areas of the department as requested by leadership.
Coder will report directly to their Regional Coding Manager, with additional leadership from the Director of Coding Operations and System HIM/Coding Director.
Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>
Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the ICD-10-CM and CPT Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting through review of coding critical documentation.</li><li>
Extracts and abstracts required information from source documentation, to be entered into the appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record system.</li><li>
Works from assigned coding queue, completing and re-assigning accounts correctly.</li><li>
Manages accounts on ABS Hold, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made, in a timely manner.</li><li>
Meets or exceeds an accuracy rate of 95%.</li><li>
Meets or exceeds the designated CHRISTUS Health Productivity standard per chart type.</li><li>
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).</li><li>
Assists in implementing solutions to reduce backend errors.</li><li>
Expertly queries providers for missing or unclear documentation, by working with the HIM department and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.</li><li>
Participates in both internal and external audit discussions.</li><li>
Has strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Able to work independently in a remote setting, with little supervision.</li><li>
All other work duties as assigned by the Manager.</li></ul>
Job Requirements: 
Education/Skills
<ul><li>High school Diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
</li><li>Completion of Accredited Baccalaureate Health Informatics or Health Information Management or an AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program, preferred.
</li></ul>Experience
<ul><li>Two (2) years of Outpatient coding in an acute care setting preferred.
</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
<ul><li>None required.</li></ul> 
Work Schedule: 
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type: 
Full Time</div>

Outpatient Coder - Coding

St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV

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 St. Mary's Medical Center
 
 is seeking a full time
 
 Clinic
 
 Coder for our
 
 Central Business Office
 
 .Under the supervision of the Director of Health Information Management or authorized designee, is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic reports to extract data and apply appropriate ICD, CPT codes, modifiers, discharge dispositions, and other coding schemes to medical records for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance activities.
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Clinic Coder - HIMG-CBO (Full Time) - 7302

Think Whole Person Healthcare Aksarben

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 Clinical Coder
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Billing
 
 Location:
 
 Omaha, NE
 
 
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 Core Value Commitment
 
 
 
 In common mission, our teams work together with our patients at the center. We strive to continuously improve. We value one another&rsquo;s diversity of talent, experience, and perspective. We each contribute to something bigger than ourselves while promoting integrity, belonging, and collaboration.
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The Clinical Coder is responsible for performing and ensuring the accurate and timely completion of patient record coding. This role serves as the educator, subject matter expert, and liaison for all coding matters. The Clinical Coder investigates and resolves coding related issues and leads the process improvement efforts to minimize inefficiencies, enhancing the patient experience.
 
 
 
 Essential Job Functions
 
 
 
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 Perform coding activities to assure accurate completion of coding for all patient records including review of each charge submission for accuracy, addition of appropriate modifiers, scrubbing of claims, preparation for insurance submission, and closing of clean batches.
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 Analyze medical records for complete documentation and directly communicate with providers for clarification on any documentation that is incomplete or inaccurate.
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 Remain current on all coding related regulations, standards, guidelines, industry trends, and Medicare announcements.
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 Educate physicians, clinicians, and other healthcare staff on changes to coding policies, standards, regulations and advocate for proper documentation practices.
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 Investigate and problem solve all contractual obligation (CO) denials received from the billing staff on charges reviewed and coded. Inform billing staff of the proper correction needed to reprocess the denied claims.
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 Investigate and resolve all patient requests relating to the billing and coding of patient visits and subsequent bill received.
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 Improve patient experience by being inquisitive, responsive, innovative, and flexible.
 
 
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 Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities
 
 
 
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 Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10, and CPT codes.
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 Knowledge of Evaluation &amp; Management coding.
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 Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to coding.
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 Skill in using a computer and a variety of software, including Electronics Health Records (EHR) software, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
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 Skill in communicating in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
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 Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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 Ability to act as a good representative of the company.
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 Ability to work flexible hours.
 
 
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 Education &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 Associate&rsquo;s Degree in Medical Coding or equivalent experience required. Certified Procedure Coder (CPC) through National American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Local involvement in AAPC and 2+ years of coding experience in a primary care setting preferred. Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) and prior medical coding audit experience preferred.
 
 
 
 Working Conditions And Physical Effort
 
 
 
 This role operates in a healthcare setting. This position requires frequent sitting and computer work and allows employee to vary physical position or activity for comfort.
 
 
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 Must be able to:
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 Stand 15% or longer of an 8-hour workday.
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 Walk 5% of an 8-hour workday.
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 Sit 80% of an 8-hour workday.
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 Requires ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
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 Requires employee to: bend, squat, kneel and reach above shoulder level occasionally and twist occasionally.
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 Requires repetitive use of hands for: simple grasping, fine manipulation, computer use
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 Requires all sensory skills (speech, vision, smell, touch, and hearing) corrected to near normal range.
 
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 NOTE:
 
 The information above is a reflection of the general nature of job duties. From time to time, additional duties may be assigned.
 
 
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Clinical Coder

<div>Description 
Summary:
Selected by CHRISTUS Health Coding Leadership, to focus coding skills and expertise on designated Inpatient or Outpatient high dollar or specialty account types. Specialty Coder is responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and/or CPT coding for the Inpatient and or/ Outpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences, through the review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results, with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. Specialty Coder will accurately abstract data into any and all appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record systems, verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data, following the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AMA CPT Guidelines.
Coder will work collaboratively with various CHRISTUS Health departments, including but not limited to the HIM and Clinical Documentation Specialists, to ensure accurate and complete physician documentation to support accurate billing and reduce denials. Coder will also assist in other areas of the department, as requested by leadership.
Coder will report directly to their Regional Coding Manager, with additional leadership from the Director of Coding Operations and System HIM Director.
Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>
Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting through review of coding critical documentation, to generate appropriate MS/APR DRG.</li><li>
Abstracts required information from source documentation, to be entered into the appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record system.</li><li>
Validates admit orders and discharge dispositions.</li><li>
Works from assigned coding queue, completing and re-assigning accounts correctly.</li><li>
Manages accounts on ABS Hold, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made, in a timely manner.</li><li>
Meets or exceeds an accuracy rate of 95%.</li><li>
Meets or exceeds the designated CHRISTUS Health Productivity standard per chart type.</li><li>
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).</li><li>
Assists in implementing solutions to reduce backend errors.</li><li>
Identifies and appropriately reports all hospital-acquired conditions (HAC).</li><li>
Expertly queries providers for missing or unclear documentation, by working with the HIM department and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.</li><li>
Has strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Able to work independently in a remote setting, with little supervision.</li><li>
Participates in both internal and external audit discussions.</li><li>
All other work duties as assigned by the Manager.</li></ul>
Job Requirements: 
Education/Skills
<ul><li>High school Diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
</li><li>Completion of Accredited Baccalaureate Health Informatics or Health Information Management or an AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program, preferred.
</li></ul>Experience
<ul><li>1 &ndash; 3 years of experience preferred.
</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
<ul><li>None required.</li></ul>
Work Schedule: 
TBD
Work Type: 
Full Time 

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Specialty Coder Senior - Multi Specialty

Northwestern Medicine

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 At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 The
 
 Inpatient Coder II
 
 reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization&rsquo;s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
 
 
 The Inpatient Coder II is the coding and reimbursement expert for ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and ICD-10-PCS procedure coding for complex inpatient acute care discharges. This person possesses a strong foundation in coding conventions, instructions,
 
 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
 
 and
 
 Coding Clinics.
 
 The Inpatient Coder II has a deep understanding of disease process, anatomy/physiology, pharmacology and medical terminology.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to complex inpatient visit types. Complexity is measured by a Case Mix Index (CMI) and Coder II&rsquo;s typically see average CMI&rsquo;s of 2.2609. This index score demonstrates higher patient complexity and acuity.
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 Utilizes expertise in clinical disease process and documentation, to assign Present on Admission (POA) values to all secondary diagnoses for quality metrics and reporting.
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 Thoroughly reviews the provider notes within the health record and the Findings from the Clinical Documentation Nurse in the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Department who concurrently reviewed the record and provide their clinical insight on the diagnoses.
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 Utilizes resources within CAC (Computerized Assisted Coding) software to efficiently review documentation and select or assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes using autosuggestion or annotation features.
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 Reviews Discharge Planning and nursing documentation to validate and correct when necessary, the Discharge Disposition which impacts reimbursement under Medicare&rsquo;s Post-Acute Transfer Policy.
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 Utilizes knowledge of MS-DRG&rsquo;s, APR-DRG&rsquo;s, AHRQ Elixhauser risk adjustment to sequence the appropriate ICD-10-CM codes within the top 24 fields to ensure correct reimbursement and NM&rsquo;s ranking in US News and World Report.
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 Collaborate with CDI on approximately 45% of discharges regarding the final MS or APR DRG and comorbidity diagnoses.
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 Educates CDI on regulatory guidelines, Coding Clinics and conventions to report appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnoses.
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 Interprets health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease process, pharmacology, medical terminology to determine the Principal Diagnosis, secondary diagnoses and procedures.
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 Follows the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, coding conventions and instructional notes to assign the appropriate diagnoses and procedures.
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 Utilizes coding expertise and knowledge to write appeal letters in response to payor DRG downgrade notices.
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 Resolves Nosology Messages/Alerts and Coding Validation Warning/Errors.
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 Meets established coding productivity and quality standards.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 :
 
 
 
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 3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute healthcare setting
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 RHIA, RHIT or CCS credential
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 AHIMA membership
 
 
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 Preferred
 
 
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 Associate&rsquo;s degree in related field
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 RHIA, RHIT with CCS or CDIP/CCDS credential
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 4 years of inpatient coding experience in a teaching hospital
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
 
 
 
 Background Check
 
 
 
 Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
 
 
 
 Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
 
 
 
 Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
 
 
 
 Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):
 
 Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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Inpatient Coder II, HB Coding, Full-time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, WI, OH, MO, MI, or FL - Sign-on bonus eligible)

Lensa

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 Outpatient Coder - Remote
 
 
 Company: HealthAlliance Hospital
 
 
 City/State: Kingston, NY
 
 
 Category: Professional/Non-Clinical
 
 
 Department: Medical Records
 
 
 Union: No
 
 
 Position: Full Time
 
 
 Hours: m-f 8AM-4PM
 
 
 Shift: Day
 
 
 Req #: 46025
 
 
 Posted Date: Feb 11, 2026
 
 
 Hiring Range: $28.16/HR - $35.41/HR
 
 
 Apply Now
 
 
 External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/31964) Internal Applicant link
 
 
 
 Job Details
 
 
 
 The Coder is responsible for coding medical records, including all diagnoses and operative and diagnostic procedures in patient medical records, using the current International Classification of Diseases (ICD 10 CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedures Coding System (HCPCS) and entering coded information into an automated grouper system. Does related work as required.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Using the current HCPCS, ICD 10 CM and CPT coding systems, assigns and records an accurate code to all diagnoses, procedures, and operations as documented by the attending physician in the indicated patient's medical record.
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 Ensures that all factors necessary for assigning an accurate APC/ APG&rsquo;s are present, and that all diagnoses are ranked properly.
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 Makes appropriate contacts in order to acquire or clarify necessary information.
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 Enters final diagnostic code numbers and narrative descriptions of diagnoses and procedures into an automated grouper system.
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 Provides information to and responds to inquiries regarding medical documentation, coding, and APCs/APGs from hospital staff, including utilization and quality assurance staff, patient accounts staff and the Risk Manager.
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 Abstracts information from medical records to compile reports and statistical information.
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 Enters data such as diagnosis, treatment, admission and discharge dates, length of stay, etc., on hospital-wide or regional automated database.
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 Query appropriate provider as necessary regarding documentation of diagnosis and/or procedure.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications/Requirements
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
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 Minimum of one year of experience where the primary function of the position was outpatient medical records coding in or for a hospital.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Education
 
 
 
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 High school or equivalency diploma, required. An Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in health information management may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Licenses / Certifications
 
 
 
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 Current certification as either a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) through AHIMA, or as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Other
 
 
 
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 Thorough knowledge of the current HCPCS, CPT and ICD codes; thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology; ability to understand and code medical records; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to effectively use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar and e-mail for performing work assignments; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position.
 
 
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 About Us
 
 
 
 HealthAlliance Hospital
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
 
 
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 Health Insurance
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 Dental
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 Vision
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 Retirement Savings Plan
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 Flexible Savings Account
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 Paid Time Off
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 Holidays
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 Tuition Reimbursement
 
 
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 </ul>
 Apply Now
 
 
 External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/31964) Internal Applicant link
 
 
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Outpatient Coder - Remote

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