Coder

OSF HealthCare; Bloomington (IL); Remote; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Coder to join their team. This role involves accurately assigning medical codes for diagnoses and procedures, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and collaborating with the revenue cycle team for effective billing. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in medical terminology and coding practices, along with excellent communication and customer service skills. This position offers a competitive hourly pay and the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment focused on the well-being of its employees. If you are passionate about healthcare and coding, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of ICD-CM/PCS and CPT coding guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate ICD-CM/PCS & CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures.
• Work closely with revenue cycle team for billing and reimbursement.

Skills

ICD-CM/PCS coding

CPT coding

Medical terminology

Customer service

Keyboard skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in Health Information Management

Tools

Medical coding software

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $25.10 - $29.54/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Coder position assigns accurate ICD-CM/PCS & CPT/HCPCS codes to all pertinent diagnoses and procedures on inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory encounters; to comply with coding guidelines, abstracts all required information for statistical and reimbursement purposes. This position works closely with revenue cycle team members to ensure appropriate billing and reimbursement.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Completion of a college-level course in medical terminology.

Licensure/Certifications: Must obtain one of these certifications within 1 year of employment: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, or CPC.

Other skills/knowledge: Basic knowledge of ICD-CM/PCS and CPT coding guidelines. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, disease processes, medical records, and hospital procedures. Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. Basic keyboard and software application skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate via written and verbal means. Demonstrated excellent customer service skills. Able to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and physicians by telephone, written, e-mail, or in person. Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing excellent customer service and personal service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associates degree in Health Information Management or related degree. Completion of a coding certificate program.

Experience: 1 year in hospital or professional coding.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.