Professional Coder I
South Shore Health System
- # Professional Coder IApplylocations: Weymouth, MAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R-21350**If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.****Requisition Number:**R-21350**Facility:**LOC0014 - 549 Columbian Street549 Columbian StreetWeymouth, MA 02190**Department Name:**SHS Physician Services Admin**Status:**Full time**Budgeted Hours:**40**Shift:**Day (United States of America)Under experienced leadership the Professional Surgical Coder I is an advanced coding position that is responsible for accurate and timely assignment of codes to diagnoses and procedures for all outpatient and inpatient diagnostic and procedural coding. Using established department policies and procedures in conjunction with the current versions of ICD-10 and CPT-4, the Professional Surgical Coder I will determine the proper diagnosis, assign co-morbidities and complications, secondary diagnoses and any HAC (Hospital Acquired conditions) documented. As well as both E/M codes and procedure codes. The Professional Surgical Coder I is expected at South Shore Physician Ambulatory Enterprise to query providers when documentation requires clarification and he/she proactively works with medical leadership to address concerning documentation trends. The Professional Coder I works with direct support from and under the direction of the Billing and Coding Manager to make certain their skills and knowledge remain in peak condition.**Compensation Pay Range:**$26.20 - $37.20**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**1 - Analyzes patient medical records and interprets documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures performed. Assigns proper ICD-10CM and CPT-4 diagnostic and procedural codes to charts and related records by reference to designated coding manuals and other reference material. a - Codes 6-9 (# determined according to type of record coded) records per hour, consistently with 95% accuracy. b - Assigns diagnostic and procedural codes for physicians in the inpatient, outpatient, and observation setting.2 - Identifies any and/or all complications or comorbidities. a - Applies sequencing guidelines based on medical record information provided according to official coding rules3 - Assesses the appropriateness of medical record documentation to ensure that it supports the procedure(s), diagnosis', as well as complications and/or comorbid conditions documented. Consults with the appropriate provider to clarify medical record information. a - Identifies any documentation inadequacies with provider and clarifies medical record information with courtesy and tact. b - Retrieves any and all records corresponding to surgical cases including laboratory/path reports to ensure accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes. c - Ensures accurate, correctly coded information is entered into Epic4 - Answers provider/clinician questions regarding coding principles, a - Assists with coding queries for claims appeals and resolution. b - Refer ancillary department coding questions to Professional Coding Manager5 - Remains abreast of developments in medical record technology by pursuing a program of professional growth and development, attending educational programs and meetings, reviewing pertinent literature and so forth. a - Utilizes professional affiliations, etc., in order to maintain current in professional developments. b - Attends all pertinent coding seminars and manager assigned training. c - Utilize all available hospital-provided electronic resources6 - Works collaboratively with appropriate team members to recommend strategies for process improvement7 - Assists in responses to billing review requests8 - Abides by Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)9 - Meets coding, quality and productivity standards.10 - Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws as well as hospital policy and procedures**JOB REQUIREMENTS****Minimum Education** **-** **Preferred**Equivalent to an Associate's Degree in Medical Information Technology (with course work in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, ICD-10-CM coding required and prospective payment preferred).**Minimum Work Experience**Two to three (2-3) years in a surgical practice preferred.**Required Certifications**CPC - Certified Professional Coder **OR**CCS-P Certified Coding Specialist- Physician Based**Required additional Knowledge and Abilities**Strong proficient computer and data entry skills to gather and interpret data.Strong analytical skills to gather and interpret data.7-3:30**Responsibilities if Required:****Education if Required:****License/Registration/Certification Requirements:**Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
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