Coder II - Hospital Coding

PeaceHealth • Vancouver, WA

3d

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a full-time Coder II for hospital coding. The role performs advanced coding of inpatient, observation, emergency room, and ambulatory surgery records, including assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes and CPT-4 procedural codes, and abstracting clinical information for hospital services. The position reviews records for coding specificity and compliance, supports accurate data capture and reimbursement, and works with clinical documentation integrity nurses, physicians, and submitting departments to address documentation and coding issues. The position is a 1.00 FTE day role, with a salary range of $31.60–$47.40; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining terms, and seniority.

Requirements

• Coding education from an accredited program, or a combination of education and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• At least 3 years of direct work experience in inpatient acute-care, hospital-based coding and abstracting for IPPS reimbursement, or ambulatory surgery coding.
• Experience using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.
• One of the following credentials is required: Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice, Registered Health Information Administrator, Registered Health Information Technician, Certified Coding Associate, Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Outpatient Coder, Certified Professional Coder - Hospital, or Certified Inpatient Coder.
• Ability to use multiple computer applications, including encoders, abstracting tools, groupers, EMR, and Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out written, verbal, or diagrammed instructions.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a remote environment.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a formal coding certificate or education program.
• Knowledge of acute-care and critical-access reimbursement requirements.
• Experience with 3M computer-assisted coding.
• Experience with Epic EMR.
• Formal training or college coursework from an accredited medical coding school may be considered in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to assure specificity of diagnoses and procedures for compliant code assignment and accurate, optimal reimbursement for hospital services.
• Abstract information from medical records following established methods and procedures.
• Identify problem documents and work with submitting departments to correct errors.
• Respond to edits during and after the coding process.
• Enter charge information when appropriate.
• Collaborate with clinical documentation integrity nurses and physicians to support accurate documentation and enhance data capture and reimbursement.
• Use computer-assisted coding software following highly defined processes.
• Provide coding across multiple patient types.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed