Coder I

DaMar Staffing; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking a medical coder to accurately code inpatient and outpatient encounters, determine principal diagnoses and procedures, and ensure correct coding sequences according to guidelines. The role requires an associate degree in HIT or related field and professional certifications within one year (AHIMA or AAPC).

Collaboration with nursing and CDI teams is essential. Experience with facility outpatient, professional, or inpatient coding is preferred; equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Associate's degree HIT, Applied Science, Liberal Arts or related healthcare field.
• Certification within one year: AHIMA (RHIA/RHIT/CCS), AAPC (CPC/CCC/COC/CIC etc.), or AMAC (ROCC).

Responsibilities

• Code outpatient and charge validation (charge entry).
• Code simple inpatient visits ( LOS < 30 days ).
• Identify and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 or ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Determine principal diagnosis, co-morbidities, complications, and procedures.
• Ensure correct sequencing per coding guidelines and policies.
• Stay updated on coding guidelines through study and trainings.
• Participate in quality review meetings and collaborate with nursing/ CDI teams.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4/HCPCS coding

Outpatient/inpatient coding

Quality review participation

Education

Associate's degree HIT

RHIA/RHIT/CCS

CPC/CCC/COC/CIC

ROCC

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for coding inpatient or outpatient records, reviews documentation and properly identifies and assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT-4/HCPCS and/or ICD-10-PCS codes for all reportable diagnoses and procedures. This includes determining the correct principal diagnosis, co-morbidities, and complications, secondary conditions, and surgical procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities As Assigned

1. Responsible for outpatient coding and charge validation (charge entry)
2. Responsible for coding simple inpatient visits (with <30 days of LOS)
3. Properly identifies and assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 or ICD-10- PCS codes.
4. Determines the correct principal diagnosis, co-morbidities, and complications, secondary conditions, and surgical procedures.
5. Ensures codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately in compliance with medical coding guidelines and policies.
6. Maintains knowledge of current coding guidelines by self-study, assigned education, corporate coding meeting attendance, or related in-services.
7. Participates in internal and external quality review meetings and responses.
8. Works collaboratively with appropriate departments such as nursing or CDI (clinical documentation improvement), etc. to ensure accurate APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and their impact and other indicators as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate's degree HIT, Applied Science, Liberal Arts or other related healthcare field.
• Certified or eligible to be certified in at least one of the following within one year:
  • AHIMA Certification (such as: RHIA, RHIT, CCS)
  • AAPC Certification (such as: CPC, CCC, COC, CIC, CHONC etc.)
  • AMAC Certification such as: ROCC (Radiation Oncology Certified Coder)

Preferred:

• One year of facility outpatient, professional or inpatient coding experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans