Coder II (Outpatient-SDS)

San Antonio Regional Hospital • Upland, CA

3d • $29 - $43

About The Position

The Coder II is primarily responsible for coding of outpatient surgical, interventional radiology / cardiology procedures and Observation accounts. This position is responsible for reviewing the entire patient record including the electronic record to assign appropriate codes for the following areas: Outpatient: Day patients, cardiac catherterization lab, other interventional radiology and Observation patients and Labor and Deliver Observation. Coding should be complete, timely, and in accordance with CMS, Coding Clinic Guidelines, CPT Assistant, and organizational policies and procedures. The Coder II is responsible for entering charges for Observation hours, infusion and injections, and bedside procedures for Observation and Labor and Delivery Observations accounts following all regulatory requirements. Strong knowledge of appropriate modifier use.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Completion of AHIMA approved coding.
• Two years coding experience in an acute care facility outpatient surgery department, a stand alone ambulatory surgery center, or emergency/urgent care center, using ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, and APC grouper.
• Two years experience manually charging on either ER, Observation, or Labor and Delivery accounts following regulatory and facility guidelines preferred.
• Data Entry proficiency.
• Medical terminology (basic and advanced).
• Human anatomy and physiology, pathology and microbiology required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM & CPT 4.
• Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret medical record documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Current Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certificate required.
• Proficient in use of computers.
• Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience manually charging on either ER, Observation, or Labor and Delivery accounts following regulatory and facility guidelines preferred.

What This Job Offers

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