Medical Coder (Coding & Auditing) - FT/80

Springfield Hospital; Springfield (VT); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Hospital is seeking a Medical Coder responsible for the coding of various patient accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will have relevant coding credentials and work independently while maintaining effective communication. This position offers an opportunity for remote work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 1 year coding experience with credentials required.
• 2 years coding experience with credentials preferred.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coding outpatient, inpatient, and emergency room accounts.
• Ensure coding compliance with Regulatory Coding guidelines.
• Demonstrate attention to detail when entering codes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Technology

Formal coding educational program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Coding/Abstracting tools

Job description

Description

The Medical Coder will:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day coding of specific outpatient, inpatient, emergency room, same day surgery, office, and ancillary accounts to be completed within two (2) working days of discharge.
• Understand the importance of organization and setting priorities.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently without direct supervision and possess effective communication skills; and adheres to the organization’s confidentiality policy.
• Be responsible for accurate coding of all accounts assigned according to Regulatory Coding guidelines and assure coding compliance.
• Demonstrate attention to detail when entering codes into the hospital information system.

Opportunity for Remote Work Arrangement

Requirements

• Completion of formal coding educational program recognized by AAPC or AHIMA leading to credentials.
• Associate degree in Health Information Technology or closely related degree (preferred)
• Experience Coding Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Room, Ambulatory Surgery, Office, and ancillary services records.
• One year coding experience with credentials.
• Two years’ coding experience with credentials (preferred)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder from AAPC.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.).
• Coding/Abstracting tools
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail