Medical Coder

Medical Coder Opportunity

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. So, if you're looking for a change and want to join a pioneering team, look no further.

Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Look no further! Our organization is looking for a Medical Coder to join our dynamic and thriving healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care, and we want YOU to be a vital part of our team.

The Medical Coder reviews and assigns diagnostic and procedure codes to patient records for reimbursement and data purposes, in keeping with state and federal regulations. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

This position is full time and will work day shifts.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assigns codes using the International Classification of Disease-10th Revision-Clinical modification (ICD-10-CM) ensuring that the codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations while maintaining a 95% threshold for coding accuracy.
• Receives and reviews patient charts and documents for accuracy. Identifies discrepancies and follows up with the provider on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear.
• Queries physician for clarification and diagnostic details as needed for accuracy and specificity in coding.
• Remains up-to-date and knowledgeable of coding and diagnostic procedures and remains current on federal legislative changes.
• Complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), to protect patient confidentiality

Requirements for consideration:

• 3 years medical coding experience OR Coding certification (AHIMA or AAPC) required.
• Rehabilitation coding experience preferred.
• Associate's degree in related field preferred.

We value our employee's skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits.

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