Coder I - Same Day Surgery

DaMar Staffing; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness program

HSA

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Reward and recognition programs

Job summary

Powers Health is hiring a Coder I for Same Day Surgery to assign ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes for outpatient encounters in line with Official Coding Guidelines and hospital policies.

You will support accurate reimbursement, compliance and data integrity while collaborating with clinical and administrative staff. Strong attention to detail, multitasking, and knowledge of EMR systems are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• AS/BS in Health Information Technology or Health Information Management preferred.
• Active RHIT or RHIA accreditation, or recent HIT/HIM grads may be considered.
• CCS certification with two years hospital coding experience will be considered.
• Outpatient coding experience preferred.
• Courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology completed.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and Official Coding Guidelines.
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations, ABN, NCCI, OCE, and modifier usage preferred.
• Knowledge of injection and infusion coding preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work assignments.
• Must have critical thinking skills and work independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Epic EMR experience preferred.

Skills

RHIT/RHIA knowledge

CCS certification

Outpatient coding

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

ICD-10-CM CPT HCPCS

Medicare regulations familiarity

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Education

AS/BS in HIT/HIM preferred

High School Diploma

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Coder I – Same Day Surgery

The Coder I – Same Day Surgery position is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient encounters in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements. This role supports appropriate reimbursement and contributes to compliance, quality reporting, and data integrity for the Powers Health hospitals.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma;
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Technology or Health Information Management preferred.
• Active AHIMA accreditation as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or recent graduates of accredited HIT/HIM program may be considered.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) with two (2) years coding experience in a hospital medical record setting will be considered.
• Previous outpatient coding experience preferred.
• Successful completion of courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and Official Coding Guidelines.
• Knowledge of Medicare medical necessity regulations, ABN, NCCI, OCE, and proper modifier usage preferred.
• Knowledge of injection and infusion coding preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work assignments.
• Must possess critical thinking skills to make independent decisions.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal direction, complete assignments timely and accurately.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.

Your Extraordinary Career Starts Here

We invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions, Powers Health offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools, resources, and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Wellness program, including free screenings
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Disability income protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Reward and recognition programs

Join our team of healthcare professionals at Powers Health.