Medical Coder II | CPC/CCS Certified | Growth & PTO

DaMar Staffing; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for annual increases based

Career Pathways to Promote Growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Medical Coder II to accurately code diagnoses and procedures and support a compliant revenue cycle. The role involves coding with ICD-10-CM and CPT, performing internal audits, and collaborating with clinicians for documentation improvement.

Responsibilities include staying current with coding guidelines, mentoring junior coders, and generating summaries to inform process improvements.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in IT or related field is required.
• CPC certification from AAPC is required.
• CCS certification from AHIMA is required.
• Minimum 2 years of coding experience with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate diagnostic (ICD-10-CM) and procedural (CPT) codes to medical records based on clinical documentation, ensuring adherence to coding guidelines and conventions.
• Conduct internal audits of medical records and coding work to ensure the accuracy and consistency of code assignments.
• Examine clinical documentation in medical records, working with physicians and clinical staff to clarify and improve documentation as needed for accurate coding.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest coding guidelines, conventions, and regulatory changes to ensure coding accuracy.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to resolve coding-related questions and discrepancies and make appropriate code revisions.
• Ensure coding practices are in compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, as well as HIPAA privacy standards.
• Generate coding reports and summaries, providing feedback and insights on coding accuracy and trends.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of junior coders, helping them develop their coding skills and understanding of best practices.
• Analyze coding data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for process improvement

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Auditing

Education

Associates Degree Information Technology

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - AAPC

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Medical Coder II to accurately code diagnoses and procedures and support a compliant revenue cycle. The role involves coding with ICD-10-CM and CPT, performing internal audits, and collaborating with clinicians for documentation improvement.

Responsibilities include staying current with coding guidelines, mentoring junior coders, and generating summaries to inform process improvements.