Coder II

Kaleida Health; City of Olean (NY); Hybrid; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health is looking for a coding specialist to review clinical documentation and apply ICD-9-CM and CPT4 codes for billing and reporting. The ideal candidate must have an Associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience. You will be responsible for coding inpatient and outpatient services, resolving billing errors, and improving workflow.

The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a hybrid environment. Join us at Olean General Hospital!

Qualifications

• Two years of progressive on-the-job experience required.
• Must understand confidentiality protocols.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation for coding accuracy.
• Accurate coding for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Assist in reduction of billing errors through workflow changes.

Skills

Confidentiality understanding

Communication skills

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Medical terminology knowledge

PC operation in a network

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

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.

Location

Olean General Hospital, US:NY:Olean. Full-Time, Shift 1.

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

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

Requisition ID#: 19511

Recruiter: svchr svchr

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.