Medical Coder

Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and HDHP

Flexible Spending Account

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital in Johnstown, CO is seeking a qualified Coder to join our health information team. You will use ICD-10-CM codes to abstract medical records for reimbursement and ensure accuracy with CPT guidelines.

Ideal candidates have two years of medical coding experience, ICD-9/ICD-10 familiarity, and a coding certification. We offer competitive benefits, confidentiality, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two years of medical coding experience in ICD-9/ICD-10 preferred.
• Medical Coding Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles and payer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Using ICD-10-CM standards, codes, and abstracts medical records for reimbursement.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and CPT/ICD-10 guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate record management.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10 coding

CPT knowledge

Education

Medical Coding Certification

Job description

Join Our Team at Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital – Johnstown, CO

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art inpatient facility providing specialized care for patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic conditions, and other complex medical issues. Our expert team is passionate about restoring independence and improving quality of life through compassionate, high-quality care.

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.

Posted Total Compensation The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It's not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $ Minimum SalaryUSD $27.24/Hr. Maximum SalaryUSD $32.55/Hr.