What are the responsibilities and job description for the CPC Certified Coder, Remote position at Adventist Health?
Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.
Whether virtual or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.
Job Summary:
Reviews patient records to identify the diagnosis and procedure codes performed during the patients stay are valid and in accordance with coding conventions and guidelines. Works on routine assignments within defined parameters, established guidelines and precedents. Follows established procedures and receives daily instructions on work.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Two years' coding experience: Preferred
- Two years' healthcare experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Outpatient Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder(COC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based(CCS-P) or Certified Coding Associate(CCA) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT): Required
- CCS OR CPC OR CIRCC-AAPC OR CC-AAPC OR CCS-Phy OR CCA OR CCC OR RHIA OR RHIT OR CPC-A: Required
Essential Functions:
- Abstracts and assigns diagnosis codes and procedure codes from the patient record to provide information required for billing and reimbursement.
- Audits medical records to ensure proper coding is completed and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies.
- Follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies.
- Collaborates to provide coding feedback and education to departmental leadership regarding completeness and accurateness of documentation and physician coding practices.
- Analyzes content of reports and software edits to facilitate revisions with appropriate departments (Ancillary and Emergency Department Coding only).
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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