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Inpatient Coder

Aya Healthcare

Coder III (Remote)

Location: Covington, Louisiana, United States of America

Category: Clerical

Remote: Fully Remote

Widget: Full time

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description and Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: (Monday-Friday) 8am - 5pm

Job Summary:

The Hospital Coder III reviews and accurately codes and abstracts the most complex hospital services such as same day surgeries, in-patient procedures, overnight / multi-night stay services, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology and all other complex medical services. The Hospital Coder III utilizes appropriate coding guidelines to assign ICD and CPT codes. Must understand and conform to applicable Medicare, Medicaid and other third party payor guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement. Work in collaboration with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team to ensure accurate DRG assignment. Work closely with management to resolve problems and meet deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required or 6 years of inpatient coding experience in lieu of CCS

Above educational qualifications can be substituted for:

  • 6 - 9 years of coding experience OR demonstrated success in coding all complex medical services with consistent accuracy.
  • Knowledge of ICD 10 and coding principles and guidelines
  • Basic computer skills
  • Effective communication skills – both verbal and written Decision making, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors or Associate degree

Physical Demands: Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 10 pounds is required.

Physical Effort required:

  • Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, hearing, seeing
  • Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
  • Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, crouching, stooping, reaching, talking

Employment

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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