Coder II

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

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About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 JOB SUMMARY: The Hospital Coder II reviews and accurately codes and abstracts the most complex hospital services such as same day surgeries, in-patient procedures, overnight / multi-night stay services and all other complex medical services. The Hospital Coder II utilizes appropriate coding guidelines to assign ICD and CPT codes. Must understand and conform to applicable Medicare, Medicaid and other third party payor guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement. Work in collaboration with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team to ensure accurate DRG assignment. Work closely with management to resolve problems and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required or 3 years of inpatient coding experience in lieu of CCS
• Above educational qualifications can be substituted for: 3 – 6 years of coding experience OR demonstrated success in coding complex medical services with consistent accuracy.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding principles and guidelines
• Basic computer skills
• Effective communication skills – both verbal and written
• Decision making, problem solving and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors or Associate degree

Responsibilities

• reviews and accurately codes and abstracts the most complex hospital services such as same day surgeries, in-patient procedures, overnight / multi-night stay services and all other complex medical services.
• utilizes appropriate coding guidelines to assign ICD and CPT codes.
• understand and conform to applicable Medicare, Medicaid and other third party payor guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement.
• Work in collaboration with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team to ensure accurate DRG assignment.
• Work closely with management to resolve problems and meet deadlines.

What This Job Offers

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