Coder I - Home & Community Care Admin

DaMar Staffing; Vancouver (WA); Remote; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Equipment provided

Tuition reimbursement

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan with employer-m,

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Coder I for Home & Community Care Admin to code outpatient records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Remote work is offered with equipment provided and internet access supplied by the caregiver.

Requires 1 year of related coding experience, an accredited coding program or certificate, and certification progress within a year. Residency in WA/OR/AK is mandatory for employment.

Qualifications

• Accredited coding program or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of coding experience.
• Within 1 year: multiple coding certifications including CPC/HIA/RHIA/RHIT/CCA/CCS/Outpatient coder/Hospital coder.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation and codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 for reimbursement, research, and compliance.
• Abstract information from medical records.
• Identify and correct errors with submitting departments.
• Review and correct claim and code edits as required.
• Maintain knowledge of CMS requirements and coding guidelines.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Instructions

Judgment

Organization

CMS knowledge

CCI/OCE edits

Remote work

CAC experience

Epic EMR

Education

Accredited coding program

Coding certificate program

Job description

Coder I - Home & Community Care AdminPeaceHealth is seeking a Coder I - Home & Community Care Admin for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $23.74 – $35.62. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. This position will be performed fully remote. If telecommuting, PeaceHealth will provide the caregiver with necessary computer equipment. It is the responsibility of the caregiver to provide Internet access. ***Must reside in Washington, Oregon, or Alaska.***

Job Summary

Utilizes knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding software, coding conventions, local medical review policy, APC's, and hospital procedures to code outpatient medical records with ICD-10-CM and CPT4 coding classification systems to ensure accurate, complete and consistent coding for quality data.

What You Will Do:

• Review medical record documentation and codes diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT4 coding conventions for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal and third-party payor regulations.
• Review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
• Abstract information form medical records following established methods and procedures.
• Identifies problem documents and works with submitting departments to correct errors, including potential charging errors.
• Reviews and corrects claim and code edits as required.

What You Bring:

Education

• Accredited Program Required: Coding or a combination of education and experience that provides the caregiver with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job or Preferred: Completion of a formal coding certificate/education program

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year
• Preferred: Directly related work experience abstracting and coding information using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems

Credentials Required

• within 1 Year Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice
• Required: within 1 Year Registered Health Information Administrator
• Required: within 1 Year Registered Health Information Technician
• Required: within 1 Year Certified Coding Associate
• Required: within 1 Year Certified Coding Specialist
• Required: within 1 Year Certified Outpatient Coder
• Required: within 1 Year Certified Professional Coder - Hospital
• Required: within 1 Year Certified Inpatient Coder

Skills

• Proficient in MS Office (Required)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (Required)
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form (Required)
• Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making skills (Required)
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail (Required)
• Knowledge of Medicare/Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements (Required)
• Understands outpatient CCI & OCE edits and modifier assignment in compliance with coding guidelines. (Required)
• Ability to work in an independent and/or remote environment. (Required)
• 3M or other CAC experience strongly (Preferred)
• Epic EMR experience (Preferred)

Working Conditions

Consistent operations of computer and other office equipment. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work. Predominantly operates in an office environment. Mental/Visual Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Lifting

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Environmental Conditions

Predominantly operates in an office environment. Mental/Visual Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Benefits

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

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