Senior Medical Coder – Acute Care & Data Abstraction

300 Sharp HealthCare; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 47.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

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CBA with SEIU

Descripción de la vacante

Sharp HealthCare seeks a Coder 3 to code diagnoses and procedures across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will abstract data for reporting and billing, query physicians for clarification, and ensure compliance with UHDDS and AHIMA standards.

The role requires AHIMA credentials (RHIA/RHIT/CCS) and at least one year of acute care coding experience. This is an on-site position with shift coverage and unionized with SEIU.

Formación

• 1 year of current acute care coding experience or eligible internal transfer.
• RHIA, RHIT or CCS credential required by AHIMA.

Responsabilidades

• Code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS per UHDDS guidelines.
• Abstract data elements for reporting and billing accuracy.
• Query physicians to clarify documentation when needed.
• Ensure coding compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Maintain documentation and complete patient abstracts monthly.
• Engage in ongoing education to maintain current certification.

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Coding compliance

Reimbursement guidelines

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Educación

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

Herramientas

Encoder

EHR systems

Descripción del empleo

Sharp HealthCare seeks a Coder 3 to code diagnoses and procedures across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will abstract data for reporting and billing, query physicians for clarification, and ensure compliance with UHDDS and AHIMA standards.

The role requires AHIMA credentials (RHIA/RHIT/CCS) and at least one year of acute care coding experience. This is an on-site position with shift coverage and unionized with SEIU.