Coder II

CommonSpirit Health; Lufkin (TX); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Coder, you will ensure precise communication with insurance companies so that services are documented correctly and payments are processed efficiently.

Every day you will accurately translate patients’ medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments. Using your expertise and training, you will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.

To be successful in this role, you must combine accuracy and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of coding standards and healthcare regulations. Clear communication with providers and staff, along with efficient management of records, ensures claims are processed correctly and on time.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstracts information from the service documentation, assigns appropriate CPT, ICD-9/10, and HCPCS codes into the appropriate billing systems, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
• Communicates professionally with providers, practice management, and other stakeholders either verbally or in writing.
• Responsible for working encounters in the coding work queue or task lists in a timely manner.
• Meets or exceeds organizational coding production and quality standards.
• Understands and applies regulatory changes and stays current with coding updates, for example NCCI and MUE edits.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate, General Studies and Minimum of two years of physician coding experience, upon hire or
• High School GED, General Studies and Minimum of two years of physician coding experience, upon hire and
• Certified Coding Specialist, upon hire or
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based, upon hire or
• Certified Professional Coder, upon hire

Preferred

• Previous Electronic Health Record experience

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$22.51 - $31.79 /hour