What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Coder II position at Northwestern Medical Center?
Certified Coder II
Health Information Management
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Northwestern Medical Center, where you can be the difference!
Looking to advance your career at a vibrant, community hospital in a locale that will have you wondering why you ever chose to live anywhere else?  Come join the Northwestern Medical Center family, where our focus on high reliability ensures constant emphasis on safety, quality, and improvement as we pursue our mission of exceptional care. Be part of a team where you can make a difference, all while enjoying the quality of life Vermont provides.
Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional healthcare for our community and we are currently recruiting for a Full-time Certified Coder II opportunity.
EXPECTED HOURS/SHIFT:  Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly), generally Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p
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Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD 10 CM, PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Under the direction of the Revenue Cycle Manager and HIM Supervisor, accurately codes inpatient and observation conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, with expert knowledge of MCC/CC’s. Resolves error reports associated with billing process, identify and report error patterns, and, when necessary, assists in design and implementation of workflow changes to reduce billing errors.
Experience: Two years of coding work experience required.
Northwestern Medical Center’s Benefit Package:
With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern Medical Center. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a comprehensive & generous benefits package designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect their assets & plan for a secure financial future. Northwestern offers a comprehensive benefit package with recognized national carriers as well tuition assistance programs.
Apply online at: https://www.northwesternmedicalcenter.org/careers
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