Coder II- Casual

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Washington, PA

217d • Remote

About The Position

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Coder II and play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely medical coding. This entry-level position is ideal for detail-oriented individuals with a passion for healthcare data integrity and compliance. As a Coder II, you will support patient care and hospital operations by translating clinical documentation into standardized codes used for billing, reporting, and analysis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Registered Health Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification or experience as shown below required.
• Must successfully pass coding test with a ninety percent (90%) accuracy rate.
• Two (2) years' experience as an inpatient medical record coder/abstractor within the last three (3) years or certification as shown above required.
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Responsibilities

• Assigns present on admission (POA) indicators or inpatient diagnoses.
• Identifies no-payment conditions (HAC) and report through established procedures.
• Reviews entire medical record to ensure documentation is clinically supported prior to code assignment.
• Reviews documentation to verify and correct the patient's discharge disposition when necessary.
• Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to the coding supervisor.
• Queries the physician when necessary in order to ensure accurate coding/reimbursement.
• Utilizes Sunrise to assist in coding patient records.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED