What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Coder, HIM position at Mason General Hospital?
HIM Coder: This 0.0FTE/Per-diem position is scheduled to work 8-HR day shifts as needed and is UFCW represented.
Compensation: Non-exempt, $24.49/HR-$39.32/HR
Benefits:
Mason Health provides these benefits for per-diem employees:
- Mental Health & Wellness resources
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Sick Leave
Job Summary:
Assigns diagnostic and procedure codes and abstracts data to outpatient and/or inpatient encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory body guidelines.
Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Review medical records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with federal, state and accreditation agencies’ documentation standards.
- Assigns and sequences ICD-9/10-CM/CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures for documented information.
- Assures the final diagnoses and operative procedures as documented by the physician are valid and complete.
- Abstracts all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions.
- Abstracts all necessary information and assigns codes (ICD-9/10, CPT & HCPCS), which most accurately describe each documented diagnosis, surgical procedure and or procedure according to CMS and other payers requirements.
- Determines the final diagnoses and procedures stated by the physician or other health care providers are valid and complete.
- For identified coding/billing errors, analyze and investigate the source of error to prevent future occurrences.
- Carefully analyzes provider documentation for support of diagnosis and procedure code assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year ICD-9-CM coding and abstracting with updated knowledge of coding guidelines and principles.
Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:
- RHIA, RHIT, CPC or other valid coding certification.
Location: Mason Health · HIM
Schedule: Days
Salary : $24 - $39
