Coder III

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

12d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Coding Supervisor, the Coder III uses encoder and grouper software and other coding resources to assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes based on hospital medical record documentation, whether paper or electronic, for facility inpatient accounts. The role codes a range of account types, including maternity and labor and delivery, newborn, pediatric, behavioral health, intensive care, medical, burn and trauma, and surgical cases. The Coder III maintains coding productivity and quality benchmarks established by Valleywise Health policy and procedure.

Requirements

• Associate degree in health information technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that provides the specialized knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Six years of hospital- or facility-based coding experience demonstrating understanding of the job functions and possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to pass a coding exam with at least 85% accuracy before hire.
• Current CPC, COC, CIC, CCS, or CCS-P coding certification; RHIT or RHIA certification with requisite coding experience is also accepted.
• Knowledge and ability to code hospital or facility inpatient records across the case types described in the posting.
• Ability to maintain coding quality and productivity standards established by department policy and procedure.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office products, electronic health records, and encoder systems.
• Analytical ability to interpret data and knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical, surgical, pharmacological, and patient-care documentation terminology as appropriate for inpatient coding.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Level I Trauma coding experience.
• Prior coding experience in a teaching hospital.
• Burn and Mental/Behavioral Health coding experience.
• Training in 3M encoder and EPIC Electronic Health Record.

Responsibilities

• Use encoder and grouper software and other coding resources to assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes for facility inpatient accounts.
• Code a range of inpatient cases, including maternity and labor and delivery, newborn, pediatric, behavioral health, intensive care, medical, burn and trauma, and surgical cases.
• Maintain appropriate coding productivity for each type of account coded.
• Meet and maintain coding quality benchmarks established by the Coding Department policy and procedure.
• Apply ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRG assignment, Severity of Illness and Risk of Mortality codes, and MCC and CC codes.
• Abide by AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree