Hospital Coder 2 | Part Time-16 hours | On Site training required

Concord Hospital • Concord, NH

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About The Position

The position is part-time, requiring 20 hours per week, with flexible and negotiable shift hours. The primary responsibilities include reviewing a variety of reports for clinical and demographic information, assigning appropriate ICD-9-CM and/or ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis/procedure codes and/or CPT/HCPC procedure codes, and entering this information into the electronic system to maintain a complete and accurate clinical data base. The role focuses on production coding primarily for hospital outpatient services. Additionally, the position involves auditing provider documentation to ensure compliance with documentation and coding guidelines, querying providers for clarifying documentation, and providing education to providers regarding documentation improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPC, CCS, or RHIA, RHIT certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years coding experience in a Health Information Management department in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical and demographic reports for coding purposes.
• Assign appropriate ICD-9-CM and/or ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis/procedure codes and/or CPT/HCPC procedure codes.
• Enter coding information into the electronic system.
• Audit provider documentation for compliance with coding guidelines.
• Query providers for clarifying documentation as needed.
• Provide education to providers on documentation improvement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees