Coder - Hospital Coding

Coder I - Hospital Coding

Peace Health is seeking a Coder I - Hospital Coding for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $26.11 – $39.17. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Utilizes knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding software, coding conventions, local medical review policy, APC's, and hospital procedures to code outpatient medical records with ICD-10-CM and CPT4 coding classification systems to ensure accurate, complete and consistent coding for quality data.

• Review medical record documentation and codes diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT4 coding conventions for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal and third-party payor regulations.
• Review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
• Abstract information from medical records following established methods and procedures.
• Identifies problem documents and works with submitting departments to correct errors, including potential charging errors.
• Reviews and corrects claim and code edits as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Accredited Program
  
  Required:
  
  Coding or a combination of education and experience that provides the caregiver with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
• Preferred:
  Completion of a formal coding certificate/education program.
• Minimum of 1 year.
• Preferred:
  Directly related work experience abstracting and coding information using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.

• within 1 Year Certified Professional Coder
  - Apprentice.
• Required:
  
  within 1 Year Registered Health Information Administrator.
• Required:
  
  within 1 Year Registered Health Information Technician.
• Required:
  
  within 1 Year Certified Coding Associate.
• Required:
  
  within 1 Year Certified Coding Specialist.
• Required:
  
  within 1 Year Certified Outpatient Coder.
• Required:
  
  within 1 Year Certified Professional Coder
  - Hospital.
• Required:
  
  within 1 Year Certified Inpatient Coder.

• Proficient in MS Office (Required).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (Required).
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form (Required).
• Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making skills (Required).
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail (Required).
• Knowledge of Medicare/Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements (Required).
• Understands outpatient CCI & OCE edits and modifier assignment in compliance with coding guidelines. (Required).
• Ability to work in an independent and/or remote environment. (Required).
• 3M or other CAC experience strongly (Preferred).
• Epic EMR experience (Preferred).

Lifting:
Consistently operates computer and other office equipment. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work.

Environmental Conditions:

Predominantly operates in an office environment. Mental/Visual:
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options;

tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

EEO Affluent Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.