Certified Coder I

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp.; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, seeks a Certified Coding Specialist to assign ICD and CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures. You will abstract codes and patient data into the Financial and Clinical computer systems, contributing to accurate billing and documentation.

requirements include a high school diploma, related coursework, and CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CPC-H certification with 6 months medical records experience. Competitive benefits and a supportive team await.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass Records Custodian Class.
• Successfully completed Medical Terminology Course.
• Successfully completed ICD-9 (or equivalent) Course.
• Successfully completed CPT-4 (or equivalent) Course.
• 6 months experience in medical records.
• Must be CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CPC-H certification.
• AAPC/AHIMA certification required.
• Able to operate printers, copiers, faxes and shredders.
• Able to use hospital IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstract codes and patient data into Financial and Clinical systems.

Skills

Typing speed 50 wpm

Printer/copier operation

Using hospital IT systems

Education

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or CCS-P or CPC or CPC-H

AAPC or AHIMA Certification

Tools

3M Code 3 Coding and Reimbursement system

Job description

Join Yukon-Kuskokwim Health CorporationWe are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

This position is a certified coder who assigns ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures and abstracts the codes and patient data into the Financial and Clinical computer systems.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass Records Custodian Class.
• Successfully completed and passed Medical Terminology Course.
• Successfully completed and passed ICD-9 (or equivalent) Course.
• Successfully completed and passed CPT-4 (or equivalent) Course.
• 6 months experience in medical records.
• Must be a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based (CCS-P) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder – Hospital based (CPC-H).
• Must have AAPC or AHIMA Certification.
• Able to operate printers, copiers, faxes and shredders.
• Able to use appropriate menus in the Clinical and Financial computer systems.
• Able to use 3M's Code 3 Coding and Reimbursement system.
• Able to type 50 wpm or faster (corrected for errors).

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation

Pay Range Minimum: 21.78Employment Type: RegularTime Type: Full timeHours Per Week: 40FLSA Exempt: No

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Aff… All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants. For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]