Coder, OP Oncology

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a Coder II to review full medical records, apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding accurately, and ensure timely submission. The role requires strong coding credentials and knowledge of EMR systems.

Responsibilities include adhering to coding guidelines, maintaining high quality, and meeting turnaround times. Experience in acute care settings and familiarity with Cerner/EPIC are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; coding credentials strongly preferred.
• Credentials such as CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P required.
• Working knowledge of revenue cycle functions including documentation, coding and billing guidelines preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10/HCPCS/CPT coding & medical terminology essential.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes accurately.
• Adhere to coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Meet or exceed turnaround time and quality expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Coding credentials (CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P)

Tools

Cerner

Epic

3M CAC system

Optum/Clintegrity/Compliance 360

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the HIS OP Coding Reimbursement/Coordination, the Coder II is responsible for reviewing the medical record in its entirety, apply coding guidelines and regulations and assign ICD-CM and/or PCS and CPT diagnoses and procedures codes accurately and timely. Consistently meet/exceed turnaround times and quality expectations.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 1. High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum one years’ experience in acute healthcare setting, preferred.
• 2. Coding credentials, i.e. CCS, COC, CCS-P, CPC, RHIT, and RHIA required. 3. Working knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle functions, including documentation, coding and billing guidelines preferred.
• 3. Ability to accurately apply ICD-10 diagnosis, procedures and CPT/HCPCs procedure codes preferred. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology required.
• 4. Ability to use computers effectively. Excellent communication skills, including written and oral, teaching and presentation skills required.
• 5. Knowledge of EMR (Cerner, EPIC) Knowledge or various encoders (Optum, Clintegrity, Compliance 360 and 3M), to include knowledge of CAC system.

PREFERRED:

• 1. Credentials from AHIMA or AAPC Three + years coding experience in multispecialty Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Acute Care, CPT-ICD-10-CM codes.
• 2. Previous experience with compliance software.
• 3. Previous imaging system and/or HBOC products. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA

Work Hours:

8:30AM-5PM

Weekend Requirements:

No

On-Call Requirements:

No