Coder III (Pool)

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

11d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Coding Supervisor, the Inpatient Coder III uses encoder and grouper software and other coding resources to assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes based on hospital medical record documentation, whether paper or electronic, for facility inpatient accounts. The coder must be able to code a range of cases, including maternity and labor and delivery, newborn, pediatric, behavioral health, intensive care, medical, burn and trauma, and surgical cases.

The position requires maintaining appropriate coding productivity by account type and meeting coding quality benchmarks established by Valleywise Health policy and procedure. It may be performed remotely by candidates residing in specified states. The hourly pay rate is $40.90.

Requirements

• Associate degree in health information technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that provides the required specialized knowledge and ability.
• Seven years of hospital- or facility-based coding experience demonstrating understanding of the job functions and required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Pass a coding exam with at least 85% accuracy before being hired.
• Current CPC, COC, CIC, CCS, or CCS-P coding certification; RHIT or RHIA certification with requisite coding experience is also accepted.
• Knowledge and ability to code hospital/facility inpatient records, including maternity and labor and delivery, newborn, pediatric, behavioral health, intensive care, medical, burn and trauma, and surgical cases.
• Demonstrated ability to apply ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRG assignment, Severity of Illness and Risk of Mortality codes, and MCC and CC codes.
• Ability to achieve and maintain coding quality and productivity standards established by the Coding Department.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office products, electronic health records, and encoder systems.
• Analytical ability to interpret data, and knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, surgical terminology, pharmacological terminology, and patient care documentation terminology as relevant to inpatient coding.
• Ability to abide by AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.
• Effective communication and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Level I Trauma coding experience.
• Prior coding experience in a teaching hospital.
• Burn and Mental/Behavioral Health coding experience.
• Training in the 3M encoder and EPIC Electronic Health Record.

Responsibilities

• Use encoder and grouper software and other coding resources to assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes for facility inpatient accounts based on medical record documentation.
• Code inpatient cases across maternity and labor and delivery, newborn, pediatrics, behavioral health, intensive care, medical, burn and trauma, and surgical services.
• Maintain appropriate coding productivity for each type of account coded.
• Meet and maintain coding quality benchmarks established by Coding Department policy and procedure.
• Apply ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRG assignment, Severity of Illness and Risk of Mortality codes, and MCC and CC codes.
• Follow the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree