Coder Certified

Rewarding career. Competitive salary. Outstanding benefits.

The Certified Coder is responsible for accurately coding and abstracting outpatient, laboratory and radiology records to ensure appropriate reimbursement and statistical maintenance.  Ensures that assigned coding related processes are completed efficiently and helps to keep the flow of the billing department intact.

STANDARD EXPECTATIONS

• Promotes a Positive Working Environment
  • Conducts oneself in line with organization’s mission, values and standards of behavior.
  • Accepts change and challenges with a positive attitude.
  • Consistently adheres to organizational policy.
• Communicates Effectively
  • Builds relationships and works collaboratively with other staff.
  • Provides timely operational updates to supervisor.
  • Responds to communications in a timely manner.
• Performs Duties Efficiently and Effectively
  • Follows procedures.
  • Acts in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Coding

• Analyzes patient records to assign appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes.
• Understands and utilize both ICD-9 and ICD-10 CM and CPT hospital coding principles.
• Follows compliance policies in order to code to the highest ethical/ legal degree.
• Searches through notes on symptoms, history and physical reports, operative notes, pathology reports, and doctor orders to identify final diagnoses.
• Utilizes available reference material to assure accurate hospital code assignment.
• Codes records according to established hospital protocol.
• Notifies supervisor that rebilling is required when a coding change (after finalization of an abstract) causes the DRG or APC to change.
• Documents selected codes on face sheets.
• Researches Error Log items and discover source of the issue.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Certification in coding such as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or comparable certification.
• Two or more years of professional inpatient/outpatient coding experience.

Preferred

• One to three years previous medical experience. 
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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is primarily worked in an office environment.  Primarily stationary with occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching carrying, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to 20lbs.  The position requires continuous finger dexterity and fine manipulation.

The employee must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a great team, you'll enjoy your career with us !

POSITION DETAILS

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Actual pay offered will vary based on years of experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options (403(b) & 457). Medical insurance coverage begins on day one and is available to both full timeand part time employees. Additionally, employees receive discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics. Differentials apply for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Our unique PTO plan enables employees to increase their accrual with each year of service!