Coder

DaMar Staffing; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

On-site child care

Educational reimbursement

Disability and life insurance options

Matching 401(k)/403(b)

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center is hiring a Medical Coder for the Kent Campus to abstract clinical information and assign ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes to patient records. The role supports DRG-based reimbursement using computerized encoding and DRG grouper systems.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with a medical coding credential and at least six months of coding experience. It offers comprehensive benefits and a daytime shift on-site.

Qualifications

• Six months' experience in coding or medical records.
• Familiarity with ICD and CPT coding systems.
• Accurate data abstraction and coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Codes data from patient records using computerized coding systems to ensure optimal reimbursement.
• Abstracts data from medical records to compile accurate statistics.
• Identifies and verifies medical conditions and comorbidities for coding.
• Corrects abstracts with coding errors to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Responds to physician inquiries regarding coding questions as needed.
• Performs other duties within the scope of job responsibilities.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD/CPT coding

Education

Medical Coding Certificate

Job description

CoderIf 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! Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• 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
State: 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.