Clinic Coder

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinic Coder 2 is responsible for assigning appropriate Evaluation & Management CPT coding, ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT surgical procedure codes for services rendered in the clinic setting, inpatient and outpatient hospital surgical setting. Also abstracts clinical and demographic information into clinic and financial databases.

The Clinic Coder 2 reports directly to the Director of Clinic Financials.

Minimum Requirements:

Successful completion of a Coding Certificate Program or an Associate’s Degree in a Medical Office Program or Health Information Technology (HIT) Program. Specialty surgical coding certificate preferred. Coding experience preferred.

Required CPC, CCA, CCS or COC certification. Or obtain the certification within one year of employment.

• Experience in assignment of ICD-10 diagnoses and procedures.
• Experience in assignment of CPT procedural codes as well as surgical CPT coding.
• Experience in assignment of appropriate E&M level coding.

• Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
• Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
• Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
• Works to resolve conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and coworker.
• Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
• Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
• Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
• Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
• Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.

Multi-task oriented work with constantly changing priorities. Generally sedentary position in an office setting or possible home setting.