HIM Cert Coder Pro Fee - CFH at Carle Health Champaign, IL

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a HIM Certified Coder responsible for coding hospital encounters accurately using ICD10, CPT, or HCPCs codes. The position requires coding expertise, excellent communication, and ability to ensure compliant billing.

The coder will develop methodologies for coding processes and represent coding and billing staff during audits. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, alongside relevant coding certifications. The role offers competitive pay rates ranging from $23.58 to $39.38 per hour.

Qualifications

• Certified coding qualifications necessary for this role.
• Knowledge of medical science, anatomy, and physiology is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code all records according to the appropriate coding classification.
• Provide interdepartmental coding assistance for accurate coding assignment.
• Develop methodology to maintain compliance with coding standards.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Medical terminology

Data entry proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school Diploma or G.E.D.

Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-Based (CCS-P)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

Job description

Overview: The HIM Certified Coder is responsible for accurate and timely coding of hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient and/or professional fee encounters using appropriate ICD10/ICDPCS, CPT, or HCPCs codes and appropriate coding software such as computer assisted coding and encoders to ensure compliant billing of Carle claims.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code all records according to the appropriate coding classification (ICD-10 and/or CPT and/or HCPCs and modifiers) system. The assignment of codes will accurately reflect the diagnoses and procedures pertinent to the patient.
• Provide interdepartmental coding assistance, as needed, to determine accurate coding assignment.
• Develop methodology to provide a coding process that is compliant with regulatory agencies, including the utilization of reference materials such as, but not limited to, Center for Medicare Services (CMS) publications, Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, etc.
• Facilitate optimization of revenue while maintaining compliance standards for the organization through varied venues and tasks (auditing/monitoring, training, facilitation of charges through the claim scrubber system, assisting with various patient or payor related charge/account inquiries, research on various coding/billing related topics as requested by various sources internal and external to the organization).
• Serve as an expert resource regarding CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, all other necessary coding systems, and regulatory guidelines for all internal and external parties.
• Serve as liaison for coding and billing staff to ensure accurate charge capture.
• Report any documentation and coding improvement needs based upon review findings.
• Maintain coding certification, knowledge and skills to successfully perform job duties.
• Perform provider and peer coding audits as requested.
• Assist with monitoring of internal controls for coding and billing.
• Facilitate external audit activities and report such activities to the appropriate administrative personnel.

Qualifications

• Education: Highschool Diploma or G.E.D.
• Certifications: Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-Based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
• Knowledge: Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPC coding rules and guidelines for code application, ability to work with others collaboratively and communicate efficiently, both orally and in writing; knowledge of medical science, anatomy and physiology required; ability to perform computer data entry; experience with encoders or other coding software packages preferred.

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $23.58 per hour - $39.38 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.