Coder

Ernest Health, Inc.; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest in Post Falls, Idaho seeks a Coder to code medical records using ICD-10-CM standards for reimbursement. Join a hospital known for Stroke and Amputee care with joint commission accreditation.

The role requires 2 years of coding experience (ICD-9/ICD-10) and CPT/ICD-10 knowledge. Knowledge of government regulations and strong confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of medical coding experience in ICD-9/ICD-10 preferred.
• Medical Coding Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations, protocols, and third party payer requirements.
• Knowledge of government prospective payment system guidelines preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• General computer skills: data entry, word processing, email, record management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

• Using ICD-10-CM standards, codes, and abstracts medical records for reimbursement purposes. Integrates the hospital's mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10 coding

ICD-9 coding

Medical terminology

Data entry/computer skills

Job description

Overview

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest - Post Falls, ID

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest in Post Falls, Idaho offers specialized inpatient rehabilitation services for patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. As a leading rehab hospital, we help individuals overcome the challenges of strokes, amputee, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic injuries, and other serious conditions with comprehensive therapy programs. We are certified by The Joint Commission in Stroke and Amputee.

Our caring clinical team provides one-on-one physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with 24/7 nursing and physician support, all in a comfortable, healing environment.

We are seeking a Coder to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through \"My Ernest Journey\" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is \"You Spoke, We Listened\". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options


• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available


• Dental and Vision coverage


• 401K with employer matching


• Life insurance


• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program


• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives


• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Two years of medical coding experience in ICD-9/ICD-10 preferred.


• Medical Coding Certification preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Current knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations, protocols, and third party payer requirements regarding coding and billing.


• Knowledge of government prospective payment system guidelines preferred.


• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.


• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.


• Effective organizational and time management skills.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.


• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.


• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

Using ICD-10-CM standards, codes, and abstracts medical records for reimbursement purposes. Integrates the hospital's mission and \"Guiding Principles\" into daily practice.