PeaceHealth: Hospital Coder II

Hourly Pay Range: $30.83 – $46.23

How to Apply: Apply Online!

This remote role requires the incumbent to reside in OR, WA, AK or TX

As a Coder II you will be responsible for advanced coding of inpatient, including the assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnosis and PCS procedure codes, as well as the abstraction of clinical information for hospital services.

In this role you will enjoy…

• Reviews the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses and procedures for compliant code assignment, providing data and accurate/optimal reimbursement for the provision of hospital services.
• Abstracts information from medical records following established methods and procedures.
• Identifies problem documents and works with submitting departments to correct errors.
• Responds to edits both during and after the coding process.
• May enter charge information when appropriate.
• Collaborates with clinical documentation integrity nurses and physicians to assure accurate documentation to enhance data capture and reimbursement.
• Utilizes computer assisted coding software following very highly defined processes.
• Provides coding across multiple patient types.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will bring…

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

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Direct work experience in inpatient acute care, hospital-based coding and abstracting for IPPS reimbursement or ambulatory surgery coding
• Experience with ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems
• Formal training or college coursework from a medical coding accredited school, in lieu of experience may be considered
• Preferred: Knowledge of acute care and critical access reimbursement requirements

Must have one of the following Credentials

• Certified Professional Coder – IP Hospital experience
• Registered Health Information Administrator
• Registered Health Information Technician
• Certified Coding Specialist

Skills

• Ability to maneuver through multiple computer applications including encoders, abstracting, groupers, EMR and MS Office applications including Excel and Word required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work in an independent and/or remote environment.
• 3M computer assisted coding experience (Preferred)
• Epic EMR experience (Preferred)

Working Conditions

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Predominantly operates in an office environment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.