Medical Coder

Salem Clinic P C•Keizer, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Clinic is hiring a full-time Medical Coder at its Inland Shores location in Keizer, Oregon. The Medical Coder supports patient care by accurately and promptly translating patient records into standardized codes for billing and insurance purposes. The role assigns applicable CPT, CPT-II, CPT-4 modifier, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes to patient encounters and procedures, reviews assigned billing-queue tasks, and returns coding to Health Plan Services (HPS) in a timely manner. The position also supports quality initiatives, including HCC/RAF coding, adding CPT-II codes, and closing HCC gaps on payer portals. It provides feedback on documentation opportunities to the Director of EHI and nursing administration as appropriate. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The role requires meeting clinic deadlines, maintaining patient confidentiality, keeping current with coding standards and industry changes through continuing education, and responding flexibly to changing departmental needs. Salem Clinic's mission is to improve the health of those it serves in a spirit of compassion and respect.

Requirements

Completion of high school or equivalent.
Completion of a course in health information management, such as claims analyst, medical billing, or medical coding.
Working knowledge of CPT, CPT-II, CPT-4, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes.
Clear, professional, and courteous communication skills, including effective listening, writing, spelling, and reading skills, and ability to communicate face-to-face, by telephone, and in writing.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Basic computer skills, including familiarity with a keyboard, 10-key, mouse, word processing, and basic Microsoft operating system functionality.
Ability to work quickly and accurately.
Ability to interact tactfully with coworkers and providers and work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an educational program for medical coding.
One year of coding experience in an ambulatory setting.
Current coding certification such as CCA, CCS-P, or CPC.
Knowledge of office procedures, pathology, and medications.
Knowledge of coding software.

Responsibilities

Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, CPT-II, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes to patient encounters and procedures.
Review denials from Health Plan Services, examine documentation, and provide an appropriate new code or a thorough explanation when a code cannot be changed.
Recognize documentation requirements and assist the director by providing feedback to providers.
Meet clinic deadlines, including month-end close deadlines.
Adhere to the Mandatory Overtime protocol if it is activated.
Maintain current knowledge of coding standards, medical terminology, and industry changes through continuous education.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Use Epic, EncoderPro.com, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Navigate internet sites to research coding guidelines.
Demonstrate telephone skills and good customer service techniques.
Respond flexibly to changing needs and duties within the department.