Hospital Coder

Ernest Health; Laredo (TX); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health plan (PPO/HDHP)

HSA/FSA options

Dental & Vision coverage

401K with employer match

Life insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital in Laredo, Texas is seeking a Hospital Coder for a full-time role. The coder will assign ICD-10-CM codes and abstracts to medical records to support reimbursement, aligning daily practice with the hospital’s mission and guiding principles.

A bilingual environment supports patient care throughout recovery. Ideal candidates have two years of medical coding experience, knowledge of CPT/ICD-10, and attention to confidentiality and accuracy within a team setting.

Competenze

• Two years of medical coding experience in ICD-9/ICD-10 preferred.
• Medical Coding Certification preferred.

Mansioni

• Using ICD-10-CM standards, codes, and abstracts medical records for reimbursement purposes. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Conoscenze

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Data entry

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Hospital Coder- Fulltime- Laredo, Texas

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital in Laredo, Texas is a full-service inpatient rehabilitation hospital committed to helping patients in South Texas recover and thrive after serious injuries or illnesses. Our hospital provides intensive rehabilitation programs for stroke patients, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions, all under the guidance of our skilled multidisciplinary team. We pride ourselves on offering personalized care - our physical, occupational, and speech therapists tailor each treatment plan to the patient’s unique needs and cultural background, reflecting the community we serve. With modern facilities and a caring bilingual staff, we ensure patients, and their families feel supported and informed throughout the recovery journey. Accredited by The Joint Commission and consistently rated among top rehab providers, Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to restoring independence and improving quality of life for our patients.

We are seeking a Coder to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Two years of medical coding experience in ICD-9/ICD-10 preferred.
• Medical Coding Certification preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Current knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations, protocols, and third party payer requirements regarding coding and billing.
• Knowledge of government prospective payment system guidelines preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

Using ICD-10-CM standards, codes, and abstracts medical records for reimbursement purposes. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.