[Hiring] Coder I @CommonSpirit Health

Role Description

As our 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.
• Work from home, with provided equipment including a laptop, docking station, dual monitors, and accessories.

• Applies coding principles consistent with government regulatory standards, payer specific guidelines, and DHMF policy.
• Codes Primary Care, Radiology and Hospitalist professional charges for assigned providers.
• Reviews all ICD, E&M, CPT and HCPCS codes to ensure documentation supports all services rendered.
• Queries providers, as needed, when encounters lack clear documentation or when missing documentation is discovered in the medical record.
• Provides education to physicians and providers on coding and documentation, as needed.
• Assists clinic and other department staff with coding related questions pertaining to assigned providers.

Qualifications

• One (1) year or less of professional fee coding experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPC, CPC-A or CCS-P Certification.

Requirements

• GECB/IDX and Cerner experience preferred.

Company Description

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. It is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona, and Nevada.

• Works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services.
• Continues to grow and establish new premier care centers.
• Provides increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians, and state-of-the-art medical facilities.
• Strives to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience.
• Staff is well-trained and highly skilled, vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.