What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Coder position at Morrison Community Hospital?
Job Description
Morrison Community Hospital
303 North Jackson Street
Morrison IL 61270
Department: Health Information Management
Job Title: Certified Coder
Reports To: HIM Director
Job Type: Full Time
Shift: Days
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Job Summary
Employee is responsible for thoroughly analyzing the medical record, extracting, validating, and coding diagnoses and procedures according to established regulatory guidelines; conferring with the provider as needed to obtain the correct reimbursement in a timely manner for all encounters. Remote coding opportunity available when training is complete and productivity standards are met and maintained.
Essential Functions
- Assigns appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes, as well as necessary modifiers to all relevant diagnoses and procedures in accordance with accepted coding principals, standards, departmental guidelines, and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Communicates as needed with Patient Accounts for clarification of coding/billing issues.
- Remains knowledgeable of Coding Guidelines, CPT Assistant guidelines, and coding/regulatory changes by reading literature, trade journals, etc. and attending conferences/workshops.
- Accurately codes a minimum of 8-10 accounts per hour while maintaining an error threshold of 95%.
- Reviews chart for deficiencies and queries physician to complete when necessary.
- Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of MCH.
Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), a Registered Health Information Tech (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or a graduate of a Health Information Management Administration or Technician Program or AHIMA Coding Basics Program.
- Must have at least 1 year of coding experience.
- Must be very detail-oriented and possess the ability to analyze, interpret, and extract detailed technical clinical data for long periods of time.
- Must have excellent communication skills to interact with physicians and staff from various departments and levels in the organization.
- Must be able to use independent judgment in assessing documentation and applying coding guidelines.
- Must have demonstrated competence in the use of personal computers and email.
- Must pass a prerequisite coding exam covering ICD10 and CPT coding.
Compensation:
Pay Range $20.00-$28.31 per hour base
Benefits:
- Health Insurance including 100% coverage for majority of services received in home hospital
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time Off
- Sick Time Off
- Personal Time
- Holiday Time
- Retirement 457 plan with 3% employer match
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance policy provided
- Health Insurance Wellness Discount
- Hospital Discount on services
- Pharmacy Discount
- Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
Salary : $20 - $28
