Inpatient and Outpatient Coder

Pioneers Medical Center • Meeker, CO

32d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The working environment is a hospital setting with exposure to patients, residents, and families; sharps, infectious diseases, biological and chemical hazards; machinery and equipment; and potentially extreme temperatures and noise levels. Employees are required to follow all safety practices and protocols at all times.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Coding Certificate from an accredited university or technical school required.
• Understanding of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT diagnosis and procedure coding principles required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and common procedures required.
• Kind and professional demeanor.
• Professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.
• Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
• Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
• Understand and adhere to the scope of service for the department and this position.
• Understand and adhere to all of PMC's policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to PMC's Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to the strictest confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in emergency situations.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

• Abstract pertinent information from patient records; assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, or HCPCS codes.
• Perform coding for all Rural Health Clinic, Outpatient Specialty Clinic, inpatient/observation procedures and stays, emergency room visits, and ambulatory surgeries. Drop both professional and facility fees for all cases, orthopedics, general surgery, outpatient IV infusions, laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, and behavioral health. Other department specialties added as they come on.
• Follow up with physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is insufficient, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Participate in coding training, ongoing audits, and associated work plans.
• Keep current knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements; bring identified concerns to supervisor as necessary.
• Expand job related skills and knowledge to improve performance and adjust to change.
• Ensure compliance with the Standards of Ethical Coding by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adhere to official coding guidelines.
• Work to obtain and maintain an above 95% coding accuracy rate as per national standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees