Ihi - Medical Coding Specialist
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Healthcare
Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Records
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Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Coding Specialist to join our team!
Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a 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.
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
Duties And Responsibilities
- Ensure that records are coded.
- Reviews charts thoroughly to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures.
- Contacts responsible physician in professional manner if diagnosis is not available on chart.
- Coder’s diagnoses and procedure on clinical summary agree with physician’s preference 100% of the time.
- Assists with coding and error resolution.
- Refers chart to director, if there is a question regarding the diagnosis code.
- Utilizes computerized coding/abstracting equipment.
- Codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance to ICD-10-CM coding principles and the Coding Manual.
- Logs diagnoses, procedures and other abstracting data on worksheet to input in the computer.
- Ensures data quality and optimum reimbursement allowable under the federal and state payment system.
- Acts as a resource person to hospital staff for coding and may provide education regarding coding changes/issues
- Must be familiar with all charting and coding requirements.
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.
Qualifications
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 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.
Seniority level
- Seniority level
Entry level
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Health Care Provider - Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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