What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Coder II, Full Time position at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center?
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is looking for an experienced Coder to join our Health Information Management (HIM) team!
The Coder abstracts clinical documentation and assigns appropriate diagnoses and procedures codes for all patient encounters as assigned. Compilation of statistical reports as needed for healthcare operations. Reports to HIM Manager.
Major Job Duties & Responsibilities
Accurately assigns diagnosis and procedure codes for assigned patient encounters using appropriate coding guidelines and regulations.
Compiles and distributes statistical reports as requested.
Adjusts/enters charges in Meditech.
Educates providers for correct coding, documentation specificity, and ethical reimbursement methodology.
Queries providers for documentation clarification.
Completes educational requirements for certification maintenance.
Participates in department quality projects and performance improvement initiatives.
Efficiently manages time and organizes workload to maximize medical center and department resources.
Meets productivity and quality standards as documented in the coding departmental guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
Must be detail oriented, and skilled in documentation abstraction, data entry and retrieval.
Thorough understanding of current ICD-10, and CPT/HCPCS coding conventions.
Experience with 3M Codefinder software (or similar encoder) and electronic medical records systems, along with knowledge of medical office procedures and protocols.
Must be able to maintain a sense of urgency and multitask in a busy office environment.
Must be a proactive learner, team and task oriented, well organized, and able to provide excellent internal and external customer service. Ability to work closely and collaboratively with the medical center Business Office and clinical departments to ensure correct and accurate charge capture.
Must be able to develop and maintain positive relationships with providers to query and educate them in documentation integrity and specificity.
Education Requirements
High school diploma.
Medical Terminology
AHIMA CCA or CCS, and/or AAPC CPC-A or CPC credential
Experience
Two or more years coding experience in an acute care setting required.
Schedule
Day shift, Monday through Friday.
Onsite only, remote or hybrid work not available.
Benefits Package Available.
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and productive work environment for all employees. To help ensure a safe and healthful working environment, each applicant to whom an offer of employment has been made will be required as a condition of employment to undergo a substance test. Additional pre-employment items may be required. Please contact Human Resources for details.
