Coder II - Sharp Tri-City - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Coder II for the Emergency Department and related clinics in San Diego. You will code diagnoses and procedures using HCPCS/CPT and ICD-10-CM, ensuring accuracy for ED, Infusions, Wound Care, and outpatient encounters.

At least 6 months of ED coding with ICD-10-CM and CPT is required, with consideration for 1 year of outpatient or inpatient coding. RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 months Emergency Department coding experience utilizing ICD-10-CM codes and CPT required.
• May substitute 1 year outpatient or inpatient coding experience utilizing ICD-10-CM and CPT codes in lieu of ED experience.
• Internal transfers: 1 year Coder 1 experience at Tri-City Medical Center accepted in lieu of ED experience

Responsibilities

• Code diagnoses and visit procedures for ED, Infusions, Wound Care Clinic, and Outpatient encounters.
• Maintain coding accuracy using HCPCS/CPT and ICD-10-CM guidelines.
• Pursue ongoing education to maintain professional certification.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM

CPT coding

Teamwork

Education

RHIT

CCS

CCA

CPC

Job description

Hours

Shift Start Time: Variable

Shift End Time: Variable

AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

On-Call Required: No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $31.230 - $38.250 - $45.280

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU.

What You Will Do

Under the supervision of the Director or Manager, the Coder II is responsible for coding (using HCPCS/CPT and/or ICD-10-CM) all diagnoses and visit applicable procedures for the Emergency Department, Infusions Wound Care Clinic and Outpatient Ancillary encounters.

• Six (6) months Emergency Department coding experience utilizing ICD-10-CM codes and CPT required; will consider one year of outpatient or inpatient coding experience, utilizing ICD-10-CM and CPT codes in lieu of 6 months Emergency Department coding experience.Or


• Internal transfers: will consider one year Coder 1 experience at Tri-City Medical Center in lieu of 6 months Emergency Department coding experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Wound Care Clinic encounters and Infusion Center coding experience utilizing CPT and/or ICD-10-CM codes, preferred.

Other Qualification Requirements

• Requires (1) one of the following:
  Current Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  Current Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  Current Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
  Current Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Essential Functions

• The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
  Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
  Codes encounters using HCPCS/CPT and/or ICD-10-CM coding guidelines according to Hospital-Based and quality monitoring criteria.
  Observes and reports unusual patterns in documentation (physician and/or nursing) that requires additional steps research in order for coding to be completed.
  Responsible for on-going education to maintain current professional certification. Responsible for the review and comprehension of current information regarding coding and compliance issues.
  Adheres to the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding developed by the AHIMA Council on Coding and Classification.
  Performs other related duties as requested by Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Successful completion of coding skills assessment with a score of at least 70% that evaluates application of candidate’s knowledge, required.


• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, compliance and reimbursement guidelines, required.


• Intermediate computer skills, required.


• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills, required.


• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected change in work volume and work schedule, required.


• Excellent human relations’ skills including listening, conflict resolution, and team building, required.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class