Senior Facility Coder: Expert Inpatient/Outpatient Coding

Kootenai Health, Inc.; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Robust Retirement Plan

Night/weekend/PRN shift differentials

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

The Senior Facility Coder at Kootenai Health serves as the advanced technical resource for facility (hospital) inpatient and/or outpatient coding, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role codes complex records, conducts audits, and provides real-time feedback to coding staff to support accurate billing and cash collections.

Responsibilities include interpreting complex records, complying with regulatory requirements, and acting as a subject matter expert while collaborating with Billing, AR,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience may be substituted for degree
• Minimum 5 years hospital facility coding experience required
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS

Responsibilities

• Reviews, interprets, and codes complex inpatient and/or outpatient medical records, assigning diagnosis, procedures, and grouping codes according to regulatory requirements
• Meets or exceeds coding productivity, quality, and turnaround standards
• Audits and monitors coded accounts and provides real-time feedback and education to coders

Job description

The Senior Facility Coder at Kootenai Health serves as the advanced technical resource for facility (hospital) inpatient and/or outpatient coding, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role codes complex records, conducts audits, and provides real-time feedback to coding staff to support accurate billing and cash collections.

Responsibilities include interpreting complex records, complying with regulatory requirements, and acting as a subject matter expert while collaborating with Billing, AR,