HIM Specialty Coder II

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About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.  for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide.

Magnet:
Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as aMagnet-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.  to learn more!

Pre-Employment Requirements
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HIM Specialty Coder II
FINANCE (Billings Clinic Main Campus)
req
10128

Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE:$23.92 - 29.90

The HIM Specialty Coder II is responsible for accurately reviewing, coding, and abstracting patient medical records to ensure the proper coding of diagnoses, procedures, and services for billing and reimbursement purposes. The role demands advanced knowledge in coding and reimbursement methodologies, a deep understanding of compliance regulations, and the ability to manage complex coding scenarios across multiple specialties. This position is critical to safeguarding the financial integrity of Billings Clinic by ensuring adherence to coding standards and maximizing appropriate reimbursement.

Essential Job Functions

• GENERAL:
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.

• Coding and Documentation:
Review and analyze medical records to identify the principal diagnosis, procedures, and any applicable secondary diagnoses and procedures.
Use reference tools, including ICD-10 and CPT
-4 books, to assign appropriate ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, and/or CPT-4/HCPCS codes for each encounter.
Utilize computerized encoding systems and coding books to facilitate accurate coding and sequencing of diagnoses and procedures, adhering to all regulatory compliance policies and procedures.
Calculate DRGs or APCs for inpatient visits/encounters and/or physician services coding, ensuring that coding optimizes reimbursement ethically and in compliance with approved guidelines.
Assign POA (Present on Admission) indicators for inpatient facility coding and capture any missing charges.

• Compliance and Quality Assurance:
Ensure data accuracy prior to billing interface and claims submission, including discharge disposition, appropriate use of modifiers,…