Medical Coder

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. The Medical Coder reviews and assigns diagnostic and procedure codes to patient records for reimbursement and data purposes, in keeping with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Assigns codes using the International Classification of Disease-10th Revision-Clinical modification (ICD-10-CM).
• Ensures codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations.
• Maintains a 95% threshold for coding accuracy.
• Receives and reviews patient charts and documents for accuracy.
• Queries physician for clarification and diagnostic details as needed for accuracy and specificity in coding.
• Remains up-to-date and knowledgeable of coding and diagnostic procedures and remains current on federal legislative changes.
• Complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), to protect patient confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off