What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coder I position at AdventHealth Hendersonville?
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Location: AdventHealth Hendersonville
The role you’ll contribute: Responsible for the appropriate coding and abstracting of diagnosis and procedures using ICD-9-CM/ ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes. Obtains and reviews documentation for compliance and to ensure documentation supports the medical necessity for charges and codes that are submitted for proper reimbursement.
The value you’ll bring to the team
- Review and assign appropriate ICD-9-CM/ ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes to medical records for all outpatient coding types which include labs, radiology, emergency room, recurring encounters and same-day surgery.
- Abstract patient information accurately into computer.
- Assume other departmental responsibilities as requested.
- Maintains or exceeds accuracy and productivity standards per AdventHealth policy
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- High school diploma or the equivalent required.
- Must be able to pass an entry level coding test.
- Completed Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Specialized Coding Classes or equivalency in experience required.
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or other equivalent credential through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) preferred but not required. If not credentialed, must be eligible to sit for a credential within 12 months of employment.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
