Certified Professional Coder, Full Time Days, 40 Hours, Central Business Office

Certified Professional Coder

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Certified Professional Coder for the Central Business Office! Location: Putnam, CT Shift: Days Shift, 40 Hours

Why Choose Day Kimball Health? For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.

Certified Professional Coder Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Professional Revenue Cycle, the Certified Professional Coder performs all phases of abstracting, diagnosis coding, charge capture and posting through record analysis. Will perform quarterly chart audits to ensure documentation meets ICD-9 as well as ICD-10 guidelines. Additionally, the Certified Professional Coder will provide ICD-10 training for Providers and staff as needed and will be an integral part of the implementation team.

Certified Professional Coder Key Responsibilities

• Review medical records for completeness and compliance with coding guidelines to abstract and code clinical data, including diseases, operations, procedures, and therapies, using standard classification systems.
• Review and enter all charges for practice billing from medical record documentation to ensure billed services are supported.
• Document all coding discrepancies.
• Conduct record reviews to ensure compliance with ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding and documentation guidelines, as well as governmental requirements; communicate results to clinicians and assist in understanding clinical documentation.
• Conduct quarterly chart audits; in collaboration with the Director of Professional Fee Revenue Cycle, provide one-on-one or small group education to clinical staff on audit results while maintaining professionalism.
• Provide ongoing education to clinical staff regarding proper documentation language and terminology.
• Review, modify, and recommend changes to policies, procedures, forms, and documentation to improve professional coding.
• Maintain communication with the Director of Professional Fee Revenue Cycle and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to accurately reflect care for maximum reimbursement

Certified Professional Coder Required Skills and Qualifications

Education

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CPC-H) required.

Experience

• Minimum of five years' experience in coding, abstracting and charge capture in an office setting. Required.
• Must be ICD-9 and ICD-10 proficient. Required
• Knowledge of medical terminology. Required
• Sound organizational, time management, communication, customer service and Microsoft Word/Excel skills. Required.
• Excellent computer skills, including database management. Required
• Prior experience working for a government institution, managed care carrier or physician practice processing physician enrollments. Preferred.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Pharmacy Plan
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Vacation Time
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Additional Benefits

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke-free environment.

Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in Northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as Certified Professional Coder in the Central Business Office and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference!