Coder III - Hospital Coding

DaMar Staffing; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Life & disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

EAP program

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Coder III - Hospital Coding to join our HIM team in a full-time, day shift.

The role codes inpatient and outpatient records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4, supports reviews, mentoring, and software implementations. Requires 5+ years inpatient hospital coding experience and AHIMA/AAPC credentials.

We offer a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Completion of a college-based or AHIMA/AAPC approved coding education program.
• Minimum 5 years of inpatient hospital coding and abstracting experience.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.
• Knowledge of acute care reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
• Professional certifications such as RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC/CPC-H/CPC-Hospital are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 for inpatient/outpatient records.
• Abstract information from medical records following established methods.
• Identify and correct errors with submitting departments.
• Support testing and implementation of software and EMR as a super user.
• Mentor coding staff and participate in internal reviews and CDI coordination.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT-4

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

AAPC/AHIMA approved coding program

Tools

3M encoding software

Epic EMR

Job description

Coder III - Hospital CodingPeaceHealth is seeking a Coder III - Hospital Coding for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $34.74 – $52.12. 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

Supports the HIM Coding team by providing the highest level of coding expertise, internal review support and resolution of problematic coding. Regularly assists in the mentoring and training of coding caregivers and acts as a role model for team members by assisting Coding Leadership in testing and updating coding software, providing support for major implementations and representing the HIM team on critical projects, processes, and initiatives. Utilizes knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, 3M encoding software, coding conventions, and local medical review policy to provide coding for inpatient and/or outpatient medical records to ensure accurate, complete and consistent coding for quality data.

Essential Functions

• Reviews medical record documentation and code the diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT4 coding conventions for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal regulations.
• Reviews the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital charges.
• Abstract information from medical records following established methods and procedures.
• Identify problem documents and work with submitting departments to correct errors.
• Responsible for handling more complex coding specialties, researches issues and resolves problem cases.
• Troubleshoots and identifies questionable patterns in hospital coding and recognize regulatory concerns that may impact PH facilities and/or specialized areas of care such as CAH, Psych, LTC, etc.
• May assist in various types of internal coding reviews and the mentoring and training of coding caregivers.
• May assist with internal coding reviews, expanded coordination of efforts with CDI nurses, and claim edit correction.
• Participate and support testing and implementation of software and EMR, including updates, and functions as a super user/subject matter expert.
• Assists in providing corrections for external reporting to state departments of health or other regulatory bodies as requested.
• Proficient/able to code across multiple patient types.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Completion of a college based or AAPC/AHIMA approved coding education program
• Experience Minimum of 5 years Required: Directly related work experience in inpatient acute care, hospital-based coding and abstracting for IPPS reimbursement or ambulatory surgery coding.
• Formal training or college coursework from an accredited school, in lieu of experience may be considered and
• Required: The use of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems
• Required: Knowledge of acute care and critical access reimbursement requirements
• Registered Health Information Administrator or
• Registered Health Information Technician or
• Certified Coding Specialist or
• Certified Professional Coder or
• Certified Professional Coder - Hospital or
• Certified Outpatient Coder or
• 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.
• Proficient in spreadsheets and data bases. (Required)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (Required)
• 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)
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills (Required)
• Able to work in an independent and/or remote environment (Required)
• 3M computer assisted coding experience (Preferred)
• Epic EMR experience (Preferred)

Working Conditions

• LiftingConsistently 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.

Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

• 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
• expanded EAP and mental health program

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