HIM Coder-Level I

Southern Ohio Medical Center • Portsmouth, OH

15h • Remote

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Health Information Reimbursement Manager. The primary job function of the HIM Coder Level I are to assign correct, ICD-10 and CPT codes to established diagnoses and procedures to outpatient (emergency room, same-day surgery, interventional radiology, observation and/or Urgent Care Center) and/or limited inpatient records. In some instances, may audit OP and /or IP records for charging accuracy. May be asked to add or delete charges for optimal reimbursement as well as compliance following coding and governmental guidelines. The level one coder has mastered a maximum of 2 work types. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Medical terminology required
• Enrolled in a formal coding training program within 90 days of hire required; with successful completion within 1 year of hire required.
• CPA, CPC or any other equivalent coding certification within 1 year of hire required

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an anatomy and physiology course preferred
• Previous coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines sequence of diagnoses according to uniform hospital discharge data set guidelines for emergency room, same-day surgery, interventional radiology outpatient ancillary records, and or inpatient records.
• Has a high level of understanding of the human anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and medical terminology to assure coding and charging accuracy.
• Maintains productivity and quality standards as set per work type comparable to national averages and benchmarks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Pass the yearly HIM coding competency test at 70% or higher.

What This Job Offers

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