Senior Coder

Commonspirit; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Coder to join its coding team in Phoenix. This role involves training, auditing, and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess 3 years of coding experience and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 3 years Coding Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Must maintain in-depth knowledge of coding guidelines.
• Registration as a certified coder (CCA, CCS, etc.) is required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a lead coder and trains staff on coding standards.
• Audits coding work for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensures efficient coding practices for optimal reimbursement.

Skills

ICD Coding

CPT Coding

Understanding of APCs

Knowledge of DRGs

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of AHIMA/AAPC Accredited Coding Education

AHIMA or AAPC certification (CCA, CCS, CPC, etc.)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Cerner

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

EHR Systems

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Base pay range

$25.25/hr - $36.61/hr

*Responsibilities*

The Senior Coder (Sr. Coder) acts as a lead coder for their designated team. This position will train staff on department policies, procedures, systems and correct coding requirements. The Sr. Coder additionally will audit Coders, fill in for out-of- office Coders, and make recommendations to Coding Leadership to help improve the efficiency of the team.

1.1 Employee will comply with all laws, rules, and regulations relating to the position.

1.2 The employee has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law to his/her immediate supervisor,

compliance officer, or CEO.

1.3 Employee will follow the coding guidelines set by AHIMA (American Health Information Management

Association,) NCCI (National Correct Coding Initiative) edits, CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services,) and

the Standards of Coding Ethics.

1.4 Selects appropriate assignments for coding from assigned work queues.

1.5 Assigns Codes By Encounter

• Selecting the accurate principal diagnosis and procedure code;
• Sequencing codes to optimize reimbursement in conformance with policies;
  
  

-Coding only diagnoses and procedures which can be substantiated by documentation with the medical record; -

Following coding guidelines;

• Distinguishing cases which require additional information from physicians and contacting the physician for
  
  

clarification using either direct contact or the physician query form.

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1.6 Where defined in policy: Verifies charges entered for the encounter match the documentation contained within

the record.

1.7 Routes to department when charges do not agree.

1.8 Correctly utilizes coding applications & systems to appropriately code and abstract all assigned encounters.

1.9 Analyzes APCs and Modifier assignment to ensure all data has been considered to ensure accurate and

compliant coding and charging.

1.10 HIM Coders shall use their skills, their knowledge of ICD and CPT rules, guidelines and requirements and any

available resources to select appropriate diagnosis and procedural codes.

1.11 HIM Coders shall not change codes or narrative of codes so that the meanings are misrepresented, nor should

diagnosis or procedures be included or excluded because the payment may be affected. Statistical clinical data is an

important result of coding and maintaining a quality database shall be a conscientious goal.

1.12 Physicians will be consulted for clarification when conflicting or ambiguous documentation is noted in the

record.

1.13 The HIM Coder is a member of the healthcare team and, as such, shall assist physicians who are unfamiliar

with ICD, CPT or DRG methodology.

1.14 The HIM Coder is expected to strive for optimal payment to which the facility is legally entitled and will not

engage in unethical and illegal practices to maximize payments by means that contradict regulatory guidelines.

1.15 Reviews unbilled to assure records are all coded within department timeframes.

1.16 Maintains patient, medical record, department, and employee confidentiality at all times.

1.17 Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and fosters teamwork by offering assistance to others as needed.

1.18 Effectively uses tools provided to monitor coding backlog and coding errors needing correction.

1.19 Works with other departments to correct inaccurate clinical or demographic information regardless of the

source of the information.

1.20 Reviews the APC grouper edit and assists in clearing the edits related to coding and compliance.

1.21 Assists with the orientation and training of new employees.

1.21 Assists with the orientation and training of new employees.

1.22 Provides input to supervisor regarding coding policies and procedures.

1.23 Fulfills yearly continuing education requirements of the department and the hospital, to include safety and

mandatory in services. Responsible for maintaining credentials.

1.24 Attends and participates in department or section meetings.

1.25 Contributes to the overall operation of the department by performing other duties, as assigned.

*Qualifications*

• 3 years Coding Experience (Hospital Facility, Professional Fee, Physician Clinic) using ICD and CPT coding and/or knowledge of APC’s,DRG’s, modifiers, and other payment methodologies. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or Cerner experience.
• High School Diploma/GED and Completion of AHIMA/AAPC Accredited Coding Education
• Registration/Certification as a AHIMA: CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA OR AAPC: CPC, CPC-A, COC
• Must have and maintain an in- depth knowledge of CPT, ICD, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft and/or Google Workspace.
• Knowledge of EHR and Encoder System(s).
  
  

*Overview*

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2300 clinics care sites and 137 hospital-based locations in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157000 employees 45000 nurses and 25000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients physicians partners and communities we are creating a more just equitable and innovative healthcare delivery system.

*Pay Range*

$25.25 - $36.61 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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