Remote Hospital Coder II - ICD-10/CPT Specialist

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth seeks a CodER II - Hospital Coding for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. Responsible for advanced coding of inpatient, observation, ER and ambulatory surgery records, assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes, CPT-4 procedural codes, and abstracting clinical information for hospital services.

Reviews records for specificity, abstracts data, identifies issues, and collaborates with CDI nurses and physicians to ensure accurate documentation and optimal reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Accredited program or equivalent experience in medical coding.
• Preferred completion of formal coding certificate/education program.
• Minimum 3 years direct inpatient acute care coding experience.
• Familiarity with ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Review the medical record to ensure specificity for compliant code assignment and proper reimbursement.
• Abstract information from medical records as per established procedures.
• Identify problem documents and coordinate with submitting departments to correct errors.
• Respond to edits during and after coding processes.
• May enter charge information when appropriate.
• Collaborate with CDI nurses and physicians to improve documentation and data capture.
• Utilize computer-assisted coding software following defined processes.
• Provide coding across multiple patient types.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Encoders

Abstracting

EMR systems

MS Office

Excel

Word

Communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Certified Inpatient Coder

Certified Professional Coder - Hospital

Certified Coding Specialist

Certified Coding Associate

Registered Health Information Administrator

Registered Health Information Technician

Certified Outpatient Coder

CPC - Apprentice

Tools

3M coding

Epic EMR

Encoders

Job description

PeaceHealth seeks a CodER II - Hospital Coding for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. Responsible for advanced coding of inpatient, observation, ER and ambulatory surgery records, assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes, CPT-4 procedural codes, and abstracting clinical information for hospital services.

Reviews records for specificity, abstracts data, identifies issues, and collaborates with CDI nurses and physicians to ensure accurate documentation and optimal reimbursement.