[Hiring] HIM Certified Coder @Carle Health

Role Description

The HIM Certified Coder is responsible for accurate and timely coding of hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient and/or professional fee encounters using appropriate ICD10/ICDPCS, CPT, or HCPCs codes and appropriate coding software such as computer assisted coding and encoders as a means to ensure compliant billing of Carle claims.

• Responsible for accurately coding all records according to the appropriate coding classification (ICD-10 and/or CPT and/or HCPCs and modifiers) system.
• Provides interdepartmental coding assistance, as needed, to determine accurate coding assignment.
• Develops methodology to provide a coding process that is compliant with regulatory agencies.
• Facilitates optimization of revenue while maintaining compliance standards through varied tasks.
• Serves as an expert resource regarding CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and regulatory guidelines.
• Acts as a liaison for coding and billing staff to ensure accurate charge capture.
• Reports any documentation and coding improvement needs based upon review findings.
• Responsible for maintaining coding certification, knowledge, and skills to successfully perform job duties.
• Performs provider and peer coding audits as requested.
• Assists with monitoring of internal controls for coding and billing.
• Facilitates external audit activities and reporting of such activities to the appropriate administrative personnel.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-Based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $23.58 per hour - $39.38 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits .