Coder- Anesthesia Full Time Days

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, TN seeks an experienced Medical Records Coder specializing in anesthesia coding to join our team. You will assign diagnostic codes to medical records, ensuring inpatient and observation accounts are coded accurately and timely using ICD-10-CM and HCPCS.

The role requires an Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field, 3 years of professional coding experience, and preferred RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC credentials.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Health Information Management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional coding experience.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnostic codes to medical records.
• Code the professional component on inpatient and observation accounts using ICD-10-CM and HCPCS.
• Ensure timely and accurate coding and abstraction of professional components.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate degree in HIM or related field

Tools

Coding manuals

Job description

## Coder- Anesthesia Full Time DaysApply: Knoxville, TN: Full time: Posted Today: JR103889**BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB*** Under general supervision and according to established procedures, assigns diagnostic codes to medical record information. Codes the professional component on inpatient and observation accounts using the ICD 10 CM and HCPCS System. Responsible for assuring the professional component of inpatient and observation accounts are coded and abstracted in a timely and accurate manner. **JOB REQUIREMENTS** **Minimum Education*** Associates Required Degree in Health Information Management or related field.**Minimum Work Experience*** 3 years of professional coding experience**Required Licenses/Certifications for position*** RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC preferred**Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities*** Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines.* Excellent communication skills.* Detail-oriented with organization and time management skills.* Proficient in computers, word processing and computer applications.* Problem solving skills.* Proficient in the use of reference materials and resources.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS***Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.** Medium lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-20 lbs frequently and 10 lbs constantly to move objects. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 100 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. *Come work where you can make a difference every day.*### About Dolly Parton Children's HospitalAt Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time.* **Compassion** – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.* **Ownership** – We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.* **Respect** – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.* **Excellence** – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care. We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.