[Hiring] Coder I @PeaceHealth

Role Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Coder I - Home & Community Care Admin for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $23.74 – $35.62. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Utilizes knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding software, coding conventions, local medical review policy, APC's, and hospital procedures to code outpatient medical records with ICD-10-CM and CPT4 coding classification systems to ensure accurate, complete and consistent coding for quality data.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Accredited Program Required: Coding or a combination of education and experience that provides the caregiver with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
  • Preferred: Completion of a formal coding certificate/education program.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 1 year.
  • Preferred: Directly related work experience abstracting and coding information using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.
• Credentials:
  • One of the following credentials is required within 1 Year from date of hire:
    • Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice
    • Registered Health Information Administrator
    • Registered Health Information Technician
    • Certified Coding Associate
    • Certified Coding Specialist
    • Certified Outpatient Coder
    • Certified Professional Coder - Hospital
    • Certified Inpatient Coder
• Skills:
  • Proficient in MS Office (Required)
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills (Required)
  • Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form (Required)
  • Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making skills (Required)
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail (Required)
  • Knowledge of Medicare/Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements (Required)
  • Understands outpatient CCI & OCE edits and modifier assignment in compliance with coding guidelines (Required)
  • Ability to work in an independent and/or remote environment (Required)
  • 3M or other CAC experience strongly (Preferred)
  • Epic EMR experience (Preferred)

Requirements

• Review medical record documentation and codes diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT4 coding conventions for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal and third-party payor regulations.
• Review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
• Abstract information from medical records following established methods and procedures.
• Identifies problem documents and works with submitting departments to correct errors, including potential charging errors.
• Reviews and corrects claim and code edits as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions.
• Wellness benefits.
• Discount program.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.