MEDICAL RECORDS CODER 2- PRN

Methodist Health System

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas, a faith-based organization with a long history of compassionate, quality healthcare, seeks a Coder II to classify and abstract inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures, assigning ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes for optimal reimbursement.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to establish accurate databases for case mix indices and statistical reporting, code DRG-based records, and support payer requirements.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 2 years DRG-based coding experience in an acute care hospital.
Experience using encoder systems.
Accredited coding courses including Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology.
CCS or CPC certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate clearly and openly.
Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
Be accountable for your performance.
Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.
Take initiative for your professional growth.
Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Skills

DRG coding

Encoder usage

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CCS or CPC Certification

Job description

Hours of Work :

10-20

Days Of Week :

Flexible

Work Shift :

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Coder II classifies and abstracts inpatient/outpatient diagnoses and procedures which are assigned appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT codes for optimal reimbursement. Establishes an accurate database for case mix indices and for statistical reporting and trend analysis. The Coder II is proficient in coding DRG based records as well as all other payers.

Your Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent -Required
Minimum of 2 years DRG based coding experience in an acute care hospital, experience using encoder.
Accredited coding courses from an institution of higher learning, Medical Terminology,
Anatomy and Physiology
CCS or CPC Certification - Strongly preferred.

Your Job Responsibilities:

Communicate clearly and openly
Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
Be accountable for your performance
Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
Take initiative for your professional growth
Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: