Coder

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education and certification support

401(k) with matching

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Medical Coder to review medical record documentation and apply ICD-10-CM, E/M, and CPT/HCPCS codes in outpatient settings. You will align coding with HCA-ASD Policies and ensure updates to the 3M encoder are timely, while supporting preparatory activities for accrediting bodies and state reviews.

The role requires RHIT or RHIA certification and 2+ years in outpatient coding, with preferred experience in ambulatory surgery centers or clinics.

Qualifications

• Minimum (2) years’ experience in outpatient coding and/or Health Information Management required.
• Minimum (1) year of experience in a medical office setting highly preferred (i.e. ambulatory surgery center, hospital, doctors office).
• Completed coursework in Human Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Introduction to Coding (including ICD-10 and CPT) preferred.
• Must provide certification from a recognized professional coding organization, transcript from an educational institution, or similar proof of successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Code outpatient surgery center records in a timely manner, including ICD-10-CM, E/M, Procedure Categories, and HCPCS/CPT codes.
• Code an average of 80-150 charts per day.
• Resolve codes and diagnosis with conflicting or unclear information by using the query tool to gather additional information.
• Ensure 3M encoder updates are timely and accurate.
• Bill cases by furnishing completed assessments of billing supplies and implants.
• Assist with preparation for accrediting bodies and/or state reviews.
• Review data quality standards, coding guidelines, and policies to keep coding knowledge current.

Skills

Outpatient coding

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Education

RHIT or RHIA certification

Tools

3M encoder

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Coder with HCA Healthcare you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Medical Coder, you will contribute to the company’s mission and vision by reviewing medical record documentation. You will apply appropriate coding based upon the diagnosis and procedure guidelines for code selections that adhere to HCA-ASD Coding Compliance Policies and Procedures.

What you will do in this role:

• You will code outpatient surgery center(s) records in a timely manner, including the assignment of ICD-10-CM, E/M, Procedure Categories, and HCPCS/CPT procedure codes
• You will code an average of 80-150 charts per day
• You are responsible for resolving codes and diagnosis with conflicting or unclear information by utilizing the query tool to gather additional information
• You will ensure 3M encoder updates are timely and accurate
• You will bill cases by furnishing completed assessments of billing supplies and implants
• You will be assisting with preparation for accrediting bodies and/or state reviews
• You are responsible for reviewing official data quality standards, coding guidelines, company policies and procedures, and clinical resources to assure coding knowledge and skills remain current

Qualifications you will need:

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrators (RHIA)college degree preferred
• Minimum (2) years’ experience in outpatient coding and/or Health Information Management required
• Minimum (1) year of experience in a medical office setting highly preferred (i.e. ambulatory surgery center, hospital, doctors office)
• Completed coursework in Human Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Introduction to Coding (including ICD-10 and CPT) preferred
• Successful completion of an ICD-10-CM training or certification curriculum; or if currently pursuing such, then completion of 50% or more of the curriculum to date with an expectation of finishing within 2 months after hire.
• Must provide certification from a recognized professional coding organization, transcript from an educational institution, or similar proof of successful completion (i.e., competency assessments).

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At the Surgery Ventures Central Business Office in MidAmerica, we support financial and patient care operations of 10 ambulatory surgery centers across the Kansas City Metro. Staff are assigned to work with one or more surgery centers via remote, in office and hybrid working environments.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.