Coder II - Outpatient | PRN

Avera Health • Sioux Falls, SD

38d • $24 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the timely and accurate assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes for a variety of outpatient charts for multiple facilities within Avera Health. Accurate abstracting, along with other reporting and editing functions is also a major responsibility. The Coder II works independently to meet quality and production goals for the position with occasional guidance from other professional staff.

Requirements

• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) within 180 Days
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) within 180 Days
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
• Registered Health Information Tech (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Health Information Administration or Health Information Technology
• 1-3 years coding experience

Responsibilities

• Review all aspects of a patient's clinical documentation in order to identify the appropriate sequence of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS diagnosis and procedure codes for assigned patient charts across Avera's facilities.
• Understands ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPC codes in depth, and be willing to update that knowledge through research or other educational opportunities.
• The Coder II focuses on determining the appropriate APC/EAPC and/or medical coding for a variety of outpatient patient types including but not limited to, ER, ancillaries, imaging, lab, PT, OT, SP and/or dialysis in the outpatient service line.
• Be willing on occasion to serve as a subject matter expert for other health professionals within Avera on these topics.
• Query physicians and clinical documentation staff to ensure a full capture of the clinical record.
• Assist with or lead communication between health information management, billing, and providers as needed.
• Maintains personal quality and production statistics in accordance to service line standards for a Coder 2.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees