Coder III

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coder III uses independent judgment to review medical records documentation to abstract demographic data and assign diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers for statistical classification and reimbursement purposes. Utilizes software applications and electronic coding references to perform coding related tasks.

Requirements

Current Certified Coding Associate (CCA) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Current Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Current Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Current Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Current Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Current Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Current Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
RADIATION ONCOLOGY ONLY: Current Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) from the American Medical Accounting and Consulting (AMAC)
Five (5) or more years of medical related coding experience in hospital inpatient or multi-specialty clinics
Must pass coding proficiency pre-hire test with a minimum score of 70%

Nice To Haves

Advanced education in anatomy and medical terminology

Responsibilities

Selects appropriate assignments for coding/abstracting from work queues.
Uses 3M Encoder, various software applications, electronic and printed coding references to accurately code diagnosis and procedures for patient encounters.
Meets or exceeds current minimum accuracy expectations in selection/sequencing of principal and secondary diagnosis while maintaining productivity requirements as outlined by management and administration.
Submits physician queries when appropriate.
Communicates feedback appropriately for areas of documentation found to need improvement.
Educates coders on appropriate situations to query.
Researches coding questions, changes to regulatory compliance and other topics using all available resources.
Maintains productivity and daily activities through time tracking software.