Specialty Coder

St. Luke's Health System•Boise, ID

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, Specialty Coder is responsible for reviewing applicable documentation and assigning or validating appropriate procedure and diagnosis codes. This role requires a thorough understanding of coding classification systems, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, disease processes, and surgical techniques. The Specialty Coder must maintain compliance with quality and quantity standards and demonstrate competency in coding all types of records as outlined in St. Luke’s Health System Coding Policies. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
3 years relevant experience
Must have at least one of the following credentials: AAPC-CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CPC-H, CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)

Responsibilities

Reviews notations, diagnosis, or procedure information in medical record to assign or validate appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of codes.
Applies basic knowledge of coding to solve unique or new cases resulting in the assignment and sequencing of diagnosis and procedure codes.
Ensures documentation supports the level and type of service billed in compliance with billing regulations, provider documentation, procedures and coding guidelines.
Maintains a thorough understanding of coding classification systems, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, disease processes, and surgical techniques.
Maintains compliance with quality and quantity standards along with demonstrated competency coding all types of records as outlined in St. Luke’s Health System Coding Policies.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.