Healthcare Coder - Hybrid

Jefferson Healthcare • Port Townsend, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Jefferson Healthcare is looking for an experienced Coder to join our HIM team. As a healthcare coder, you are responsible for the analysis and interpretation of the medical record in its entirety to ensure an accurate, complete, and consistent selection of diagnoses and procedures to ensure the production of quality healthcare data and accurate facility payment. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT coding of diagnoses and surgical procedures for all types of hospital case types. Strong communication skills will be necessary as you assist in the education of physicians and other clinicians about proper documentation practices, further specificity, resequencing, and inclusion of diagnoses or procedures when needed to more accurately reflect the acuity, severity of illness, and risk of mortality as indicated.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding required.

Nice To Haves

• CCS or RHIT certification preferred.
• At least two years' experience assigning ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT codes in an acute care facility preferred.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCSP), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) preferred.
• Critical Access Hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with Computer Assisted Coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and interpretation of the medical record in its entirety to ensure an accurate, complete, and consistent selection of diagnoses and procedures.
• Ensure the production of quality healthcare data and accurate facility payment.
• Assist in the education of physicians and other clinicians about proper documentation practices, further specificity, resequencing, and inclusion of diagnoses or procedures when needed to more accurately reflect the acuity, severity of illness, and risk of mortality as indicated.

Benefits

• Low insurance premiums (medical, dental, prescription, and vision) for individuals and families.
• Short Term Disability & Life/AD&D Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hands-on training
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED