ICD-10/CPT Medical Records Coder – Acute Care

Mckenzie-Willamette-Medical-Center-1; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenzie-Willamette medical Center is seeking a qualified medical coder to abstract clinical information from diverse medical records and assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes in accordance with established procedures.

Responsibilities include working with coding databases to confirm DRG assignments and performing duties under general supervision, reporting to the Director of Health Information Management. A high school diploma or equivalent with coding credentials is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CPC/CCS/RHIT/RHIA eligible; associate degree preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in coding acute care medical records using ICD and CPT coding systems.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts clinical information from medical records, charts and documents and assigns ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes to patient records according to established procedures.
• Works with coding databases and confirms DRG assignments.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision.
• Reports to the Director of Health Information Management.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA eligible

Associates degree preferred

Tools

ICD-10 coding tools

CPT coding systems

DRG assignments databases

Job description

McKenzie-Willamette medical Center is seeking a qualified medical coder to abstract clinical information from diverse medical records and assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes in accordance with established procedures.

Responsibilities include working with coding databases to confirm DRG assignments and performing duties under general supervision, reporting to the Director of Health Information Management. A high school diploma or equivalent with coding credentials is required.