CLINICAL CODER SPECIALIST II

Pomona-Valley-Hospital-Medical-Center; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Pomona-Valley-Hospital-Medical-Center in Pomona, CA seeks a skilled medical coder with inpatient and outpatient acute care experience to review medical records, assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes, and ensure optimal reimbursement.

The role involves data abstraction for internal operations and regulatory reporting, adherence to regulatory standards, and maintaining high quality and productivity. This position may include additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CCS, RHIT or RHIA credential.
• At least 2 years of inpatient and/or outpatient coding in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate medical records to assign accurate diagnosis and procedural codes.
• Abstract data elements for internal operations and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain quality and productivity.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical coding

Acute care experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management

Job description

WE ARE SEEKING CANDIDATES WITH 2 YEARS OF INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT CASES IN AN ACUTE CARE SETTING

Position Summary

Responsible for the review and evaluation of the medical record in order to assign accurate diagnosis and procedural codes ensuring optimal reimbursement while remaining compliant with all regulatory agencies. Also, responsible for abstracting specific data elements for internal operations and reporting to regulatory agencies. Meets or exceeds qualityand quantity requirements at all times. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.CCS, RHIT or RHIA credential. At least two (2) years of coding inpatient and/or outpatient cases in an acute care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management.Five (5) years of coding inpatient and outpatient cases in an acute care setting.

Salary range: $39.89 - $56.13 Salary will be commensurate with experience.

• As part of our ongoing effort to remain an employer of choice, eligible employees who work qualifying weekend shifts receive a competitive weekend rate.