Coder IPG

Coder IPG - Full Time

Indiana Regional Medical Center

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.

• Apply appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes and appropriate CPT codes.
• Enter all applicable charges to appropriate provider and place of service.
• Recognize importance of appropriate use of ICD-10 and CPT codes for medical necessity.
• Understand the difference of each place of service and use correct CPT.
• Utilize all available resources.
• Answer calls politely, identifying self and organization; assist callers with questions.
• Remain current with federal, state, hospital, interdepartmental and third-party carriers, including managed care, HCFA rules and regulations; adhere to guidelines.
• Maintain patient dignity, keep all patient, office, and hospital information confidential.
• Work cooperatively with office staff, health care team, and ancillary hospital departments.
• Contribute and facilitate others in team efforts to continuously improve department functions.
• Make appropriate suggestions for departmental improvements, follow up on outcomes.
• Organize and execute work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Communicate information (written, verbal, electronic) timely, clearly to appropriate individuals; ensure smooth department operation.
• Assist with orientation and development of new employees.
• Attend in-service/in-house programs and outside seminars as requested.

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.

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

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;

maintain organized and accurate records.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Hospitals and Health Care