Coder

Tenor Health Foundation; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenor Health Foundation is seeking a coder responsible for abstracting clinical and demographic data, ensuring accurate application of code assignments to all services. Candidates should have a high school diploma and knowledge of ICD-10, CPT4/HCPCS coding. Experience with medical terminology and human anatomy is required. A high degree of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and effective communication with medical staff are essential for this role. Preferred candidates will have a CCS certification or prior coding experience.

Qualifications

• ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT4/HCPCS coding knowledge.
• High degree of clerical accuracy and organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Abstract clinical and demographic data for coding.
• Apply proper coding for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services.
• Ensure work complies with Health Information Management policies.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding knowledge

ICD-10-PCS coding knowledge

CPT4/HCPCS coding knowledge

Strong clinical background

Good interpersonal relationship skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Medical terminology knowledge

Human anatomy and physiology knowledge

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

• The coder is responsible for abstracting all clinical and demographic data and accurately applying code assignment to all inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services with diagnoses, procedures and conditions as indicated in the patient medical record.
• Using a computerized encoding system, assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT4/HCPCS, DRG and APCs in accordance with official coding and reimbursement guidelines from the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and the American Health Information Management Association.
• All work is carried out in accordance with the Health Information Management department and the Tenor Health approved policies and procedures.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT4/HCPCS coding knowledge and or experience.
• Medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology required.

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

• Incumbent must have working knowledge of the ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding systems or strong clinical background.
• High degree of clerical accuracy.
• Highly organized.
• Statistically and data oriented.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills, especially with medical staff.
• Process-oriented.
• Multi-tracked.
• Find the fastest way to get things done with a high degree of accuracy.
• Computer skills desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Licenses/Certificates

• CCS is preferred but will accept candidates with prior coding experience.