Medical Coder II - Part Time

Job Summary

The Medical Records Coder II will improve documentation, data quality and revenue cycle operations.  The coder assigns International Classification of Disease system- 10 (ICD), CM, and PCS codes according to AHA – AMA Guidelines, CMS and NGS.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes, for accurate and timely billing of most appropriate payer 
• Audit charges and establish proper coding in collaboration with providers
• Initiate and follow up on queries with providers
• Assist departments with diagnostic and procedural coding
• Respond to Insurance, compliance and RAC denials
• Review and assist in the maintenance of coding related policies and procedures 
• Performs other duties as required.
   

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• AS in Health Information Management, a related degree or equivalent experience
• 1 year of experience as an inpatient coder.
• Knowledge of EMR, Coding Software, and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge/understanding of modifiers, medical necessity & CCI edits 
• Good Oral and Written Communication. 
   

PREFERRED:

• BS in Health Information Management
• Knowledge of Epic and 3M software. 
   

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, or CIC certification 

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
 

Job Details

Req Id  95616 
Department  CODING 
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked  4.00
FTE .31 
Work Schedule  HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
Employee Status A6 - Part-Time (less than 975 hours per year) 
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $23 - $33 Per Hour