[Hiring] Clinic Coder II @CommonSpirit Health

Role Description

As a Coder, you will ensure precise communication with insurance companies so that services are documented correctly and payments are processed efficiently.

• Accurately translate patients’ medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Combine accuracy and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of coding standards and healthcare regulations.
• Maintain clear communication with providers and staff.
• Efficiently manage records to ensure claims are processed correctly and on time.
• Accurately abstract information from the medical records into the appropriate coding systems.
• Determine the most appropriate diagnosis after a thorough review of the medical records.
• Work closely with practice staff regarding coding and assignment of MS-DRGs and APCs.
• Code medical records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding rules and guidelines.
• Ensure thorough and compliant coding to support patient records and submission of billing for payment.
• Accurately sequence diagnostic and procedural codes according to organization specified procedures.
• Provide codes to various departments upon request.
• Enter and validate charges using appropriate tools and validate diagnoses with the medical documentation provided.
• Compare charges on accounts with the procedures coded and identify any discrepancies.
• Notify Coding Manager of any discrepancies and collaborate as needed to rectify the account.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder, upon hire
• Certified Professional Coder Hospital Apprentice, upon hire
• Certified Professional Coder Apprentice, upon hire
• Certified Coding Associate, upon hire
• Cardiology Coding, upon hire
• Certified Coding Specialist, upon hire
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based, upon hire
• Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder, upon hire
• Certified Health Care Compliance, upon hire
• Certified Interventional Radiology Cardio Coder, upon hire
• Certified Professional Coder Hospital, upon hire
• Radiology Certified Coder, upon hire
• Registered Health Information Administrator, upon hire
• Registered Health Information Technician, upon hire

Preferred

• Prior Healthcare Billing Experience