Clinic Coder 1

Bothwell Regional Health Center • Sedalia, MO

10d

About The Position

The Clinic Coder 1 is responsible for assigning appropriate E&M, ICD-10 and CPT codes for services rendered in the inpatient and clinic setting. Abstracts clinical and demographic information into the EMR and financial databases. The Clinic Coder 1 reports directly to the Director of Clinic Operations.

Requirements

• 2 years of medical office coding or successful completion of a Coding Certificate Program or an Associate’s Degree in a Medical Office Coding or related program.
• Required to obtain CPC, CCA, CCS, or COC certification within one year of employment.
• Experience in assignment of ICD-10 diagnoses and procedure preferred.
• Experience in appropriate assignment of E&M preferred.
• Experience in assignment of CPT procedural codes preferred.
• Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
• Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
• Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
• Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co- worker.
• Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
• Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
• Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
• Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
• Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.

Nice To Haves

• Coding experience preferred.
• Experience in assignment of ICD-10 diagnoses and procedure preferred.
• Experience in appropriate assignment of E&M preferred.
• Experience in assignment of CPT procedural codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigns E&M, ICD-10 and CPT classification codes according to established coding guidelines.
• Abstracts clinical, diagnosis, procedural and demographic information as specified by hospital/clinic policies and procedures.
• Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or are inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes.
• Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Brings any identified concerns to Clinic Administration team for resolution.
• Meets established coding productivity and accuracy standards.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the AAPC.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree