Coder- Anesthesia Full Time Days

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital seeks a skilled Medical Coder to assign diagnostic codes to patient records, ensuring accuracy for inpatient and observation accounts. The role uses ICD-10-CM and HCPCS coding systems and supports timely data abstraction for professional components.

Required education includes an associate degree with at least 3 years of coding experience; RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC are preferred licenses.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Associates required.
• Degree in Health Information Management or related field.
• Minimum work experience: 3 years of professional coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Assigns diagnostic codes to medical record information.
• Codes professional component on inpatient and observation accounts using ICD-10-CM and HCPCS.
• Ensures timely and accurate coding and abstraction of professional component.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

ICD-9-CM & CPT-4

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Computer proficiency

Problem solving

Reference materials

Education

Associate degree

Health Information Management degree or related field

Job description

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.

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. At 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.