Coder I

Infirmary Health; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Infirmary Health is seeking an outpatient coder to assign and sequence codes for complex accounts in accordance with regulatory guidelines and IH policies. You will handle emergency department charges when required and ensure accurate documentation.

The role requires at least 1 year of acute care coding experience, knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, CMS coding requirements, and strong research and computer skills to resolve coding questions.

Qualifications

• 1 year of coding experience in an acute care facility.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology.
• Knowledge of coding conventions: ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS.
• Knowledge of CMS coding requirements.
• Proficient computer skills; ability to research coding questions and utilize educational resources.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and sequences code for complex outpatient accounts according to established regulatory guidelines, industry best practices, and IH policies and procedures.
• May also be required to assign emergency department charges, as needed.

Skills

1 year coding experience

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

CMS coding requirements

Education

Associate degree

RHIT

RHIA

CCS

CCA

COC

CIC

CPC

CPC-A

Tools

ICD-10-CM/PCS

CPT

HCPCS

Job description

Overview

Responsibilities

Assigns and sequences code for complex outpatient accounts according to established regulatory guidelines, industry best practices, and Infirmary Health (IH) policies and procedures. May also be required to assign emergency department charges, as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1 year coding experience in an acute care facility

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology

Knowledge of coding conventions: ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS

Knowledge of CMS coding requirements

Proficient computer skills; ability to research coding questions and utilize educational resources required

Licensure/Certification/Registration

One of the following:

Credentialed through American Health Information Management Association in one of the following:

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

OR

Credentialed through American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) in one of the following:

• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC, COC-A)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC, CPC-A)

Desired Qualifications

Associate degree