Medical Coder

Job Details

Description

POSITION: Medical Coder

(Required inhouse training with the option to work remote after training is complete)

DEPARTMENT: Business Office

HOURS: 40 hours per week

UNION: Yes

UNION NAME: Local 113

HOURLY WAGE: $19.62 - $29.28

General Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Health Information Services Director, the coder is responsible for coding of inpatient and outpatient records (ICD-10, CPT-4, E/M and HCPCS), tabulations of statistical data, and participation in the quality management process including peer review. All work is carried out in accordance with the HIM department’s approved policies and procedures.

Education/Training

Accredited coding or Health Information Technology program. Coding experience can be in lieu of educational program.

Must obtain Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or RHIT certifications within one year of employment.

Skill(s)

• Ability to maintain current working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, E/M and HCPCS coding guidelines for inpatients and outpatients.
• Ability to maintain working knowledge of billing regulations.
• Ability to gather/tabulate/summarize data and information.
• Ability to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks/projects as assigned.
• Ability to maintain and enforce confidentiality in all phases of work and to have knowledge of and follow HIPPA guidelines.
  
  

Experience

Preferred one (1) year experience in ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, E/M and HCPCs coding.

Excellent Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 26 days per year
• Single Health Insurance premium paid in full
• Affordable Family Health Insurance premiums
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Public Employee Retirement Association of MN (PERA)
• On-site Child Care Center
• Wellness Center Membership discount
  
  

CCM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.