Certified Coder II, Hybrid Onsite Position

Northwestern Medical Center • St. Albans, VT

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) is seeking a Certified Coder II to join their high reliability team. This full-time position (80 hours bi-weekly) involves reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data and apply appropriate ICD 10 CM, PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes for various reporting purposes. The role requires expert knowledge of MCC/CC’s and adherence to ICD Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. The Certified Coder II will also resolve error reports, identify error patterns, and assist in workflow improvements to reduce billing errors, all under the direction of the Revenue Cycle Manager and HIM Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of medical record coding from an accredited school required.
• CCS/CCA certification required.
• Three years of coding work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for all encounters as assigned.
• Reviews appropriate provider documentation to determine principal diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, secondary conditions and surgical procedures and utilizes technical coding principals and MS-DRG reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD diagnoses procedures present on admission indicators, and all other applicable codes.
• Extracts required information from source documentation and enters into encoder and abstracting system.
• Identifies non-payment conditions (HAC) and when required, reports through established procedures.
• Works interdepartmentally with Physicians and NMC Department representatives to help improve processes, documentation, and increase efficiency as needed.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines as well as NMC Coding Policies and Procedures.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED