Coder

Dignity Health Medical Group; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group seeks a skilled medical coder to ensure accurate coding across office, surgical, and hospital encounters while upholding regulatory standards.

You will review ICD, E/M, CPT, and HCPCS codes, query providers when needed, and educate clinicians on proper documentation. This role supports DHMG's mission of compassionate, high-quality patient care and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1 year professional fee coding experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required; relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies coding principals consistent with government regulatory standards, payer guidelines, and company policy.
• Codes complex office, surgical and hospital professional charges for assigned providers.
• Reviews ICD, E/M, CPT, and HCPCS codes to ensure documentation supports services rendered.
• Queries providers when encounters lack clear or missing documentation.
• Provides education to Physicians and Providers on coding and documentation.
• Assists clinic staff with coding-related questions for assigned providers.

Skills

1 year professional fee coding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPC-HA

CPC

CPCA

CBCS

Job description

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Where Your Passion Meets Purpose: Join Dignity Health Medical Group

Are you a healthcare professional who believes that every patient deserves not just treatment, but unwavering compassion? Do you envision a world where healthcare isn't just a service, but a fundamental right, delivered with integrity and innovation? If so, then Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is where your career finds its true calling.

At Dignity Health Medical Group, you're not just filling a role; you're becoming an architect of healthier communities. We are the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona, and our success isn't just measured in numbers, but in the lives we touch and the advancements we champion.

Here's what sets us apart and why you belong with us:

Impact that Resonates: You'll be part of a team delivering comprehensive clinical services, making a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals. From cutting-edge diagnostics to life-changing treatments, your expertise will directly contribute to improved health outcomes.

A Culture of Growth and Innovation: We don't just practice medicine; we advance it.

Shaping the Future of Healthcare: DHMG is deeply invested in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. We seamlessly blend clinical services with translational and bench research, creating a dynamic environment that augments medical education for residents and students.

Values-Driven Mission: We are united by a powerful set of principles. If you are deeply committed to social justice, health equity, and are prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, your values align perfectly with ours. We believe that everyone, regardless of background, deserves access to high-quality healthcare, and we actively work to make that a reality.

A Supportive and Collaborative Environment: We believe in building a strong, inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected.

Are you ready to transcend the ordinary and join a healthcare family where your skills are celebrated, your voice is heard, and your passion for healing finds its ultimate expression?

If you're eager to contribute to an organization that is making a profound difference, where innovation meets compassion, and where your commitment to social justice and health equity will be not just welcomed, but celebrated - then Dignity Health Medical Group is waiting for you.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Applies coding principals consistent with government regulatory standards, payer specific guidelines, and company policy.
• Codes complex office, surgical and hospital professional charge for assigned providers.
• Reviews all ICD, E&M, CPT, and HCPCS codes to ensure documentation supports all services rendered.
• Queries providers, as needed, when encounters lack clear or missing documentation in the medical record.
• As needed, provides education to Physicians and Providers on coding and documentation.
• Assists clinic and other department staff with coding related questions pertaining to assigned providers.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year Professional fee coding experience
• Certified Professional Coder Hospital Apprentice (CPC-HA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPCA) or Certified Billing and Coding Certification (CBCS)

Preferred

• Two (2) years surgical professional fee coding experience
• GECB and Cerner experience