Coder, OP Oncology

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a dedicated Coder II to review medical records, apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding guidelines, and ensure accurate and timely code assignment. The role supports the reimbursement/revenue cycle by maintaining high accuracy and fast turnaround times.

Required are a high school diploma and coding credentials (CCS/COC/CCS-P/CPC/RHIT/RHIA). Familiarity with EMR systems (Cerner, EPIC) and various encoders is preferred, with strong communication and analytical

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; 1+ year in acute healthcare preferred.
• Hold coding credentials (CCS/COC/CCS-P/CPC/RHIT/RHIA).
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding guidelines preferred.
• Strong medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology knowledge.
• Excellent computer skills and written/oral communication abilities.
• Familiarity with EMR systems (Cerner, EPIC) and encoders.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records in full and apply coding guidelines and regulations.
• Assign ICD-CM/PCS and CPT codes accurately and timely.
• Meet or exceed turnaround times and quality expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Teaching & presentation skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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

Tools

Cerner

EPIC

Optum

Clintegrity

3M encoder

CAC system

Job description

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.

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.

REQUIRED

1. 1. High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum one years' experience in acute healthcare setting, preferred.
2. 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. 4. 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. 5. Ability to use computers effectively. Excellent communication skills, including written and oral, teaching and presentation skills required.
5. 6. Knowledge of EMR (Cerner, EPIC) Knowledge or various encoders (Optum, Clintegrity, Compliance 360 and 3M), to include knowledge of CAC system.

PREFERRED

1. 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. 2. Previous experience with compliance software.
3. 3. Previous imaging system and/or HBOC products. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA