Coder IPG

Job Category
:
Business Office /Patient Registration

Requisition Number
: CODER
002173

• Posted:
  August 19, 2025
• Full-Time

Administrative Annex
640 Kolter Dr
Indiana, PA 15701, USA

• Apply appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes and appropriate CPT codes.
• Enter any applicable charges to appropriate provider and place of service.
• Recognize the importance of appropriate use of ICD-10 and CPT codes for medical necessity.
• Understand the difference of each place of service and utilize the correct CPT that corresponds with it.
• Utilize all available resources.
• Answer any calls you may get in a courteous and pleasant manner, identifying yourself and the organization. Help caller with any questions or concerns they may have.
• Remain current regarding federal, state, hospital, interdepartmental and third-party carriers including managed care, HCFA rules and regulations. Adheres to current guidelines.
• Maintain the dignity of the patient and keep confidential all patient, office and hospital information.
• Work cooperatively with the office staff and other members of the health care team and ancillary hospital departments.
• Contribute and facilitate others in team efforts to continuously improve department functions.
• Make appropriate suggestions dealing with any area of the department and follow up on outcomes.
• Organize and execute work assignments with little or no direct supervision.
• Communicate information (written, verbal, electronic) that is timely, clear, and to the appropriate individuals. Communication results in smooth operation of the department.
• Demonstrate willingness to assist with orientation and development of new employees.
• Attend appropriate in-service/in-house programs and outside seminars as requested.

Experience and

Education:

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must have a CPC certification through AAPC or HIMA. Must pass IHPS’s coding ICD-10/CPT exam.

Knowledge: Modern operational method germane to a billing office; clerical equipment, operations and processes; knowledge of healthcare insurance regulations, policies and procedures, must have basic understanding of medical terms, human anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, abbreviations and ICD-10 and CPT books; usage of computer systems and various medical forms.

Ability To: Make a great first impression and sustain it; answer multiline telephones; operate a 10-key adding machine by touch; operate or learn to operate automated systems, personal computers and fax machines; employ tact, diplomacy and compassion with all types of people; communicate well irrespective of the medium; exhibit strong interpersonal skills; follow set outlines and be alert to variations and make decisions accordingly;

persons working in this position must maintain organized and accurate records.

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