[Hiring] Hospital Certified Coder @Prosser Memorial Health

Role Description

Responsible for advanced coding of inpatient, observation, inpatient and ambulatory surgery/anesthesia records, including the assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes, and CPT procedural codes. Emergency department encounters (including charging related functions such as E/M levels and charges) and/or other outpatient services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; AAS degree in Health Information Management or equivalent education/experience preferred.
• 3-5+ years of acute care inpatient coding background.
• Member of AHIMA or AAPC and maintain continuing education.
• Experience in 3M Coding Reimbursement/Epic System and Computer Assisted Coding.

Requirements

• Registered Health Information Tech (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC).

Benefits

• Pay Range: $24.07- $36.63
• Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off

Company Description

Prosser Memorial Health is proud to be the ONLY Critical Access Hospital in Washington State with a 5-Star CMS rating and ranked among the Top 10 Recommended Hospitals in Washington.

• Friendly, welcoming community at the heart of Washington wine country
• 300 days of sunshine with easy access to the Yakima River and outdoor recreation
• Just 30 minutes from the Tri-Cities (Pasco, Kennewick, Richland) and the Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)
• Cost of living 18% lower than the national average
• Quick 30-minute flights to Seattle, WA, or Portland, OR
• #1 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in WA (Niche)
• #1 Best Places to Live in WA (AreaVibes)
• #1 Most Secure Mid-Sized City in the U.S.