Coder II

Kaleida Health; City of Olean (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Olean General Hospital is seeking a Coder II to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 codes for billing, reporting, research and regulatory compliance. The role includes coding inpatient and outpatient encounters with accuracy and adherence to guidelines.

This position requires an Associate's degree or AHIMA/AAPC credentials, two years of coding experience, and strong communication skills in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in health information management.
• Two years of progressive on-the-job experience with medical coding.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, disease states and pharmaceuticals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and diagnosis results to extract data and apply ICD-9-CM and CPT4 codes for billing and reporting.
• Code inpatient and outpatient encounters per ICD-9-CM Guidelines.
• Resolve error reports and report error patterns; assist in workflow improvements to reduce billing errors.

Skills

ICD-9-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Confidentiality/compliance

Education

Associate's degree

AHIMA/AAPC credential

Job description

Coder II

Location: Olean General Hospital

Location of Job: US:NY:Olean

Work Type: Full-Time

Shift 1

Job Description

Review clinical documentation and diagnosis results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM and CPT4 codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance. Under the Direction of Health Information Management (HIM) or supervisor of HIM, accurately code inpatient and outpatient (for example, diagnostic, therapeutic, emergency department services, ambulatory surgery, observation service and behavioral health encounters) conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Resolve error reports associated with billing processes, identify and report error patterns, and, when necessary, assist in design and implementation of workflow changes to reduce billing errors.

Education And Credentials

Associate's degree from an accredited institution or have obtained education through an accredited agency (i.e. AHIMA/AAPC).

Experience

Two (2) years of progressive on-the-job experience. Must understand confidentiality and be able to operate in a PC in a network environment. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, basic knowledge of medical terminology, disease states/processes and pharmaceuticals required. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

Job Details

Department: OGH Health Information Management

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No

On Call Required: No

With Rotation: No

Scheduled Work Hours: 5a-1p;6a-2p;630a-230p;7a-3p;730a-330p;8a-4p

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Union Code: N35 - Non Union OGH

Grade: OLH3

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $16.54 - $22.74

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Olean General Hospital's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Olean General Hospital envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Olean General Hospital is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!