Per Diem HIM CODER/Technician

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Ridge Hospital seeks an HIM coder/technician to join our behavioral health team. The coder analyzes, abstracts and codes diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient records using ICD-10 and CPT, following hospital guidelines.

Required CCS certification and at least one year experience with ICD-10/CPT; DSM-5 coding and encoder software experience preferred; strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• CCS certification is required.
• Minimum one year of ICD-10 and CPT coding experience in a medical or psychiatric facility preferred.
• ICD-10-CM procedures and DSM-V coding procedures experience required.
• Use of an encoder software product for code assignment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, abstract and code diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient records per ICD-10 and CPT.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with hospital guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Support Health Information Management through clerical and technical tasks.

Skills

ICD-10 & CPT coding

DSM-5 coding procedures

Encoder software usage

Education

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Job description

Responsibilities

Canyon Ridge Hospital is currently seeking a talented HIM Coder/Technician to join our team.

At Canyon Ridge Hospital we understand that not all wounds are visible. Depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, addiction, and suicide affects millions of individuals and families. Our mission is to be a leader in behavioral healthcare, dedicated to excellent service in the community.

Canyon Ridge Hospital has serviced the Greater Inland Empire since 1989. Canyon Ridge is a 157-bed acute, locked psychiatric facility offering services to adolescents ages 13-17, adults and older adults.

We believe in an individualized, patient-focused approach to diagnosis and treatment. For some, anxiety or drug dependence looks different from others with the same diagnoses, and in some cases, behavioral health and substance use disorders occur simultaneously. In these cases of dual diagnosis, we treat the patients in the best way possible given their specific needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The HIM coder analyzes, abstracts and codes the diagnosis and procedural information for inpatient and outpatient medical records utilizing the International Classifications of Diseases (ICD-10) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) in accordance with regulatory agencies and hospital specific guidelines.

Supports the Health Information Management Department through variety of clerical, technical, and related support services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Coding Specialist (C.C.S. ) REQUIRED
• Minimum one year experience with ICD-10 and CPT in a medical or psychiatric facility preferred;
• ICD-10 training required, basic computer experience required;
• Use of an encoder software product for code assignment preferred;
• Experience with ICD- 10-CM procedures and use of DSM V coding procedures required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.