Outpatient Hospital/ER Medical Coder

Lake Health District; Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Lake Health District is seeking an Out-Patient Medical Coder to provide accurate coding for outpatient records using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with a set schedule. The position is non-exempt, hourly, and unionized.

Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent with formal advanced coding training. CPC or CCS certification is required, along with five years of ICD-10 coding experience and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital coding rules.
• Five years’ experience in ICD-10CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding.
• CPC or CCS certification required.
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid and payer rules.

Skills

Medical coding terminology

Hospital coding experience

ICD-10CM/PCS CPT HCPCS knowledge

payer knowledge

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with coding training

Job description

Position Details

Out-Patient Medical Coder, Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, Set schedule

Non-Exempt, Hourly, Union

Position Summary

Provides coding for out-patient medical records with the ICD-10CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS classifications systems to ensure accurate, complete and consistent coding for quality data.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with formal advanced training in coding.

Licensure

• CPC or CCS certification required

Experience

• Five (5) years' experience in ICD-10CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding required.


• Must be knowledgeable in Medicare, Medicaid, and various third-party payers regarding admission and billing rules.

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology.


• Must be efficient and knowledgeable in all phases of hospital rules and regulations and follow hospital policy.


• Critical Access Hospital experience preferred.


• ER experience required.


• Computer skills required.


• Able to work with people in a tactful, diplomatic and professional manner.


• Able to remain pleasant and patient.


• Must possess good telephone skills.


• Ability to follow directions, grasp new ideas, and accept change.


• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers.


• Reliable.


• Ability to do more than one task well.


• Ability to respond to criticism in an adult manner.


• Acceptance of responsibility.

Employment Requirements

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.


• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.


• Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.


• Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.