Coder

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 29,866 - 44,799; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans

Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision

Disability and Life Insurance

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts

Job summary

Bayhealth in Dover, Delaware is looking for a Full-Time Medical Coder to abstract clinical information and assign appropriate codes to patient records. The role requires expertise in ICD-9 / ICD-10 codes and medical records. Candidates must have a Certificate in Medical Coding & Billing and at least six months of relevant experience.

Additional benefits include generous paid time off, health insurance, and educational reimbursement. The position offers a competitive salary range of $21.68 - $32.52 per hour.

Qualifications

• Certificate Program in Medical Coding & Billing required.
• Six months of experience in coding or medical records using ICD and CPT coding systems required.

Responsibilities

• Codes data from patient records using computerized coding systems.
• Abstracts data from medical records for accurate statistical compilation.
• Identifies and verifies medical conditions and coding compliance.
• Corrects coding errors as needed in accordance with regulations.
• Responds to physician inquiries regarding coding assignments.

Skills

ICD-9 / ICD-10 coding

CPT-4 coding

Data abstraction

Computerized coding systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate Program in Medical Coding & Billing

Job description

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand‑alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location

Kent Campus Hospital

Status

Full Time 80 Hours

Shift

Days

Salary Range

21.68 - 32.52 hourly

General Summary

Abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records, charts and documents and assigns appropriate ICD-9 /ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes to patient records according to established procedures. Works with coding databases and confirms DRG assignments.

Responsibilities

• Codes data from patient records utilizing computerized coding systems to ensure optimal reimbursement of the hospital. Translates diagnostic and procedural information into the International Classification of Diseases codes and sequences these codes in a manner which legitimately optimizes hospital reimbursement through the use of a computerized encoding and DRG grouper application.
• Abstracts data from patients’ medical records using the computerized abstracting system in order to compile accurate and timely statistical data. The Coder reviews and analyzes all patient types to determine the principal diagnosis and procedure and other significant diagnoses and procedures, especially for those which reimbursement is DRG dependent.
• Identifies and verifies medical and surgical complications and comorbidities as well as medical necessity. Works independently reviewing medical record documentation, laboratory reports, radiology reports, and consultation reports to identify medical conditions evaluated and treated during the visit.
• Corrects abstracts with incorrect codes requested by Finance or third party payors to ensure compliance with required regulations and accreditation standards.
• As needed, responds to physician inquiries that concern the proper documentation of diagnostic procedural information and questions regarding coding assignments.
• All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Certificate Program High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Coding & Billing
• Credential(s):
• Experience: Required: Six months experience in coding or medical records using ICD and CPT coding systems.