Coder I

Job Title

Coder I

Job Description

The Coder I performs coding for facility encounter types (Inpatient, Observation, Outpatient/Recurring, Outpatient surgery, etc.) at the stated minimum performance levels. Analyzes and interprets medical information in the medical record and assigns the correct code using the iCD-10-CM/PCS and / or CPT 4 classification system to the diagnoses / procedures of medical records according to established coding guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Coding Productivity Standards Goal

• Inpatient=3 per hour;
• Outpatient Surgery and Observation = 7 per hour
• Outpatient/recurring = 16 per hour

Coding Quality standards target is 95%, however if a coder reaches the 90% threshold this will be considered meeting the standard.

Receives no more than 10 errors back from Waystar or MedeAnalytics bill scrubber in a month. Email sent by Data Quality Monitoring Analyst with this information.

Replies back to manager and/or auditor by the due date given in email for encounters to correct (Waystar/MedeAnalytics), Concurrent audit review, YES audit review, etc.

Required Qualifications

• 3 Years ICD-10/CPT coding experience specializing in hospital coding
• 3 Years JCAHO/DHEC standards related to ICD-10/CPT coding guidelines
• Medical Terminology experience
• MS Office proficiency
• Working knowledge of 3M System
• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist Physicians Office (CCS-P) through AHIMA

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) through AHIMA
• Associate's Degree in HIM
• Bachelor's Degree in HIM

The pay range for this position is $24.16 - $36.24. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.