Professional Coding Apprentice

Yale New Haven Health • Stratford, CT

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About The Position

The Professional Coding Apprentice is an entry-level position in the Professional Coding Department for a new coder or someone with limited coding experience. The role provides an opportunity to transition into a coding department, build coding skills and experience, and explore other aspects of professional coding through tracks in data, audit education, and leadership development.

This is a progressive program. The apprentice is expected to learn and apply coding concepts, guidelines, and other necessary skills to code outpatient encounters, including developing proficiency in ICD-10-CM, PCS, and CPT coding within the first year. Apprentices are also expected to master coding basics within the first three months and meet productivity and quality metrics within the first year.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and disease processes acquired through educational program requirements.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and independent logic.
• Light typing and excellent computer data-entry skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Medical Coding Program.
• Past experience in healthcare-related fields.
• Clinical experience.
• CPC-A, CPC, CCS-P, COC-A, or COC credential.
• Computer system experience.

Responsibilities

• Master the basics of coding within the first three months and meet coding productivity and quality metrics within the first year.
• Perform coding functions within the department, including managing an individual workload, researching denials, and resolving coding claim edits.
• Maintain minimum quality and productivity metrics.
• Remain engaged in the department’s goals and vision, embrace educational opportunities and department support, and demonstrate enthusiasm for the profession.
• Pursue career development by reading journals and coding articles, attending department educational opportunities, and participating in learning circles and group projects.
• Collaborate with peers to support consistency of work product and efficient workflows.
• Take on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by coding leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED