Medical Coder

Utilizes documentation from health care professionals to assign medical codes to patient records.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Applies ICD-10-CM, CPT or modifier codes to accurately reflect patient visit documentation.
• Utilizes coding software and any other coding resources to code inpatient or outpatient services, including diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstracts required data elements i.e. discharge status, etc as defined by management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate coding issues to providers and submission of coding queries.
• Promotes and maintains cooperation and communication with physicians and all staff and clientele to ensure satisfactory results in reimbursement.
• Acts as a resource to providers, other coders and hospital billing office on coding questions, issues and resolution of billing edits.
• Independently manages coding workload while applying complex coding principles in day-to-day job assignments.
• Maintains a consistent coding quality accuracy rate that is equal to or greater than 95%.
• Meets productivity expectations according to patient classifications established by management.
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?:

• Yes No

"Yes" indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

"No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Coding Credential

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

• CPC, COC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in auditing and monitoring performance/accuracy of coding staff
• Coding educator experience
• Associate's Degree
• 2 years coding experience in a similar healthcare facility and/or professional fee coding

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations

• none

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of outpatient and professional ICD-10 CM and CPT coding standards.
• Strong computer skills with comprehensive knowledge of medical records systems.
• Goal-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Demonstrate leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and skills to provide support, advice and direction for management of medical record related applications as required.

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

• Light Work: Occasionally exerting up to 25 lbs - frequently exerting up to 10 lbs. 11-25% of the day may be standing or walking.

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.