Coder II - Hospital Coding

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer  

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Continuing education reimbursement

Wellness benefits and EAP

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Coder II for hospital coding in Vancouver, WA. This full-time Day position involves advanced coding of inpatient, observation, ER and ambulatory surgery records, using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes, along with abstraction of clinical information.

You will review records for accuracy, abstract data, identify and correct errors with submitting departments, and collaborate with CDI nurses and physicians to ensure precise documentation and optimal reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Inpatient, observation, ER and ambulatory surgery coding.
• Must use ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.
• Formal coding education or certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to ensure accuracy for compliant code assignment and reimbursement.
• Abstract information from medical records using established methods.
• Identify issues and work with departments to correct errors.
• Respond to edits during and after coding process.
• May enter charge information when appropriate.
• Collaborate with CDI nurses and physicians to assure accurate documentation.
• Utilize computer-assisted coding software per defined processes.
• Code across inpatient and outpatient encounters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Record abstraction

EMR systems

Remote work capability

Education

Coding certificate program

Formal coding education or training

Tools

3M coding software

Epic EMR

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Coder II - Hospital Coding for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $31.60 – $47.40. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Responsible for advanced coding of inpatient, observation, emergency room and ambulatory surgery records, including the assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes, and CPT4 procedural codes, as well as the abstraction of clinical information for hospital services.

Essential Functions

• Reviews the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses and procedures for compliant code assignment, providing data and accurate/optimal reimbursement for the provision of hospital services.
• Abstracts information from medical records following established methods and procedures.
• Identifies problem documents and works with submitting departments to correct errors.
• Responds to edits both during and after the coding process.
• May enter charge information when appropriate.
• Collaborates with clinical documentation integrity nurses and physicians to assure accurate documentation to enhance data capture and reimbursement.
• Utilizes computer assisted coding software following very highly defined processes.
• Provides coding across multiple patient types.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited Program Required: Coding or a combination of education and experience that provides the caregiver with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job or
• Preferred: Completion of a formal coding certificate/education program

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Required: Direct work experience in inpatient acute care, hospital-based coding and abstracting for IPPS reimbursement or ambulatory surgery coding and
• Required: The use of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems and
• Required: Formal training or college coursework from a medical coding accredited school, in lieu of experience may be considered and
• Preferred: Knowledge of acute care and critical access reimbursement requirements

Credentials

• Required: Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice or
• Required: Registered Health Information Administrator or
• Required: Registered Health Information Technician or
• Required: Certified Coding Associate or
• Required: Certified Coding Specialist or
• Required: Certified Outpatient Coder or
• Required: Certified Professional Coder - Hospital or
• Required: Certified Inpatient Coder

Skills

• Ability to maneuver through multiple computer applications including encoders, abstracting, groupers, EMR and MS Office applications including Excel and Word required. (Required)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. (Required)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required. (Required)
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• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. (Required)
• Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making skills. (Required)
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail. (Required)
• Able to work in an independent and/or remote environment. (Required)
• 3M computer assisted coding experience (Preferred)
• Epic EMR experience (Preferred)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• 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.
• Sedentary work.

Environmental Conditions

• Predominantly operates in an office environment.

Mental/Visual

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program

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