Coder II

AAPC; Deadwood (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work culture

Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

Retirement Plans, HSA, and FSA

Instant pay for qualifying positions

PTO accrual bank

Opportunities for growth and advance

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Excellent pay differentials on certain

Job summary

Monument Health is seeking an HIM Coder II to accurately code hospital outpatient, surgical, and professional services in accordance with Official coding guidelines and payor standards.

The role requires coding accuracy, knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, and active participation in coding education. Strong attention to detail and ability to query providers for missing documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience - 1+ years of Coding Experience
• Certifications - CCS (AHIMA) or CPC-A (AAPC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Review and abstract information in the medical record to accurately code for that episode of care.
• Code hospital and professional services by accurately assigning ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for appropriate billing.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and coding guidelines to select correct codes.
• Maintain knowledge of NCCI, LCDs/NCDs, MUEs and Medicare guidelines.
• Participate in coding education and training.
• Provide feedback to physicians and staff regarding coding guidelines.
• Query providers for missing documentation.
• Resolve payor edits and denials and coordinate with compliance and billing.
• Navigate encoder and grouper software and coding resources.
• Maintain coding productivity and accuracy standards.
• Assist with patient audits and obtain necessary information.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Encoder software

Grouper software

Job description

Primary Location

Deadwood, SD USA

Department

RCH Health Information Management

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Starting Pay Rate Range

$22.63 - $28.29

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

HIM Coder II is responsible for coding a variety of services. Those services can include hospital outpatient, surgical services, hospital and clinic professional services as well as procedures and any ancillary services. The coder will be responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10 codes, CPT and HCPCS codes in accordance with Monument Health guidelines, Official coding guidelines and payor standards.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

Job Description

• Review and abstract information in the medical record to accurately code for that episode of care.
• Code hospital and professional services by accurately assigning ICD-10, CPT and HCPSCS codes for appropriate billing.
• Apply knowledge of medical science, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and the official coding guidelines to select the correct codes.
• Maintain an understanding and apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI), Local and National Coverage Determinations (LCD, NCD's), Medically unlikely edits (MUE's) and Medicare guidelines.
• Participate in coding education and training.
• Provide ongoing feedback to physicians and staff regarding coding guidelines and requirements.
• Query providers for missing documentation.
• Resolve payor edits and denials and respond to other teams including, compliance, revenue integrity and billing.
• Navigate and utilize encoder, grouper software and other coding resources.
• Maintain coding productivity and accuracy standards.
• Assist with patient audits. Obtains necessary information.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:

• Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies

Preferred:

• Experience - 1+ years of Coding Experience
• Certifications - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work - 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, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Job Category

Revenue Cycle

Job Family

Health Information Management

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

Regular

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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.