HIM Coder

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate for any reason. We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities.

Who We Are
If you want to work for a mission-driven organization that’s impacting community health care both on a local and national level, then Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) may be the perfect place for you. As a nationally recognized leader in community health, we continue to innovate and improve our integrated care model to address the total health and wellness of our patients. Our dedicated staff are committed to advancing health equity and making a long-term impact on the health outcomes of the more than 150,000 patients that count on ACCESS as their medical home each year.

Position Summary
The HIM Coder is responsible for reviewing provider documentation and assigned procedure and diagnosis codes, modifying them as necessary. This role focuses primarily on office-based Evaluation and Management (E&M) services. The coder also identifies patterns of documentation or coding errors and reports them to the HIM Manager to support the development of corrective action plans.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Complete coding assignments in accordance with FQHC coding and reimbursement guidelines, maintaining minimal error rates
• Assign or review ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT/HCPCS codes with appropriate modifiers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payer policies and regulatory requirements
• Apply FQHC-specific coding guidelines for Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial plans
• Work within assigned charge review, claim edit, and follow-up work queues; respond to system edits and assign codes/modifiers per established guidelines
• Interpret basic payer guidelines for coding and claim submission; collaborate with the HIM Manager for clarification when needed
• Accurately code charges to ensure clean claim submission to all payers
• Resolve most coding-related issues with patients and payers
• Demonstrate familiarity with NCDs, LCDs, and NCCI edits
• Communicate with providers regarding documentation and coding issues under the direction of the HIM Manager

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One of the following certifications: CPC, CPC-P, or CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Six months of medical coding experience, will consider coding practicum experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree
• Six months of working within an electronic health record system (Epic preferred)

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship program
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Generous PTO after introduction period
• 403(B) retirement plan and financial resources to help you save and plan for your retirement
• Life Insurance
• Opportunity to participate in cross-departmental committees to innovate and transform our care delivery model and our workplace

ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on position applied/being recruited for, candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases and provide supporting documentation proving that they are properly vaccinated, or apply for religious and/or medical vaccination exemption as a part of the application process.

The pay ranges provided represent the minimum to mid-range for positions. Actual compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including years of experience, educational background, market conditions, and available grant funding.

Salary : $20 - $24