Coding Apprentice

MaineGeneral Health • Waterville, ME

103d

About The Position

The Coding Apprentice assists with accurately entering CPT codes from encounter forms, whether electronic or paper. The role involves entering charge corrections based on coder review of documentation. The apprentice will reconcile patient lists from reports/worklists to ensure charges are obtained for each service rendered and report back to providers and/or administrators regarding missing or incomplete information. Additionally, the apprentice will accurately enter CPT codes into clinical information systems based on codes received from providers or certified coders, update the Charge Error Worklist to ensure accuracy of charges processed, and develop skills to provide cross coverage for all charge entry locations.

Requirements

• Certified as a Coding Associate (CCA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accurately entering CPT codes from encounter forms, electronic or paper.
• Enter charge corrections based on coder review of documentation.
• Reconcile patient lists from reports/worklists to ensure charges are obtained for each service rendered.
• Report back to providers and/or administrators regarding missing or incomplete information.
• Accurately enter CPT codes into clinical information systems based on codes received from providers or certified coders.
• Update Charge Error Worklist to ensure accuracy of charges processed.
• Develop skills to provide cross coverage for all charge entry locations.

Benefits

• Quality dental and vision benefits.
• Wellness programs and resources for a healthy lifestyle.
• Industry-leading leave for new parents.
• Generous earned time plan for holidays, family, vacations, or personal care.
• Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellness.
• Employee discount program for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
• Tuition Reimbursement for skill and career development.
• 403(b) company-matching contributions up to 2% of eligible pay.
• 401(a) retirement income plan contributions.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed