Coder

Grand Lake Health System • Saint Marys, OH

6d • Remote

About The Position

Coder will assign ICD10 and CPT codes for hospital based visits. Evaluate medical record documentation and assign appropriate diagnoses (ICD10) and procedure codes (ICD10 and CPT) in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consult with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate documentation and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Meet established internal quality and productivity standards. Work independently under supervision.

Grand Lake Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GLHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all of our locations. In addition, Grand Lake Health System is an At-Will Employment employer.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD10 and CPT coding principles/
• Must be able to work effectively with electronic medical record software, coding software (encoder), and scrubber software.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative analysis and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred formal training in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, and an associate degree in a related healthcare field.
• Preferred coding certification.
• 5+ years of coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD10 and CPT codes for hospital based visits.
• Evaluate medical record documentation and assign appropriate diagnoses (ICD10) and procedure codes (ICD10 and CPT) in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements.
• Consult with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate documentation and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes.
• Meet established internal quality and productivity standards.
• Work independently under supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees