Primary Care Coder
About The Position
Apply the appropriate diagnosis and/or procedure codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis and claim processing for the following physician based practices and facility coding practices; internal medicine, family practice, residency based practices, pediatrics, hospitalists, urgent care centers as well as evaluation and management services for specialty based practices for Emergency Dept service, Observation, OBED, OPIB and CPEP. Code assignments are completed in accordance to coding and reimbursement guidelines with minimal errors. Emergency Department chart abstraction. Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Coding and Reimbursement, UHS Revenue Cycle Operations Primary Work Shift: Day Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation Range: $21.31 - $30.90 per hour, depending on experience
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent and CPC, CCA, CCS-P or CCS certification; or enrollment in or completion of a coding training program and eligible to sit for the CPC, CCA, CCS-P, or CCCS exam; or an Associate’s Degree in HIT with RHIT certification or eligible to sit for the RHIT exam.
- Must obtain one of the above noted credentials within 18 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in HIT with RHIA certification.
- One year of coding experience.
Responsibilities
- Apply the appropriate diagnosis and/or procedure codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis and claim processing
- Code assignments are completed in accordance to coding and reimbursement guidelines with minimal errors
- Emergency Department chart abstraction
Benefits
- We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
- Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
- From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
- We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
- When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
- With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
