What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder position at OSF HealthCare?
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Expected pay for this position is $25.10 - $29.54/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Overview
This job is located in Bloomington,IL.
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
POSITION SUMMARY: The Coder position assigns accurate ICD-CM/PCS & CPT/HCPCS codes to all pertinent diagnoses and procedures on inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory encounters; to comply with coding guidelines, abstracts all required information for statistical and reimbursement purposes. This position works closely with revenue cycle team members to ensure appropriate billing and reimbursement.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma or GED Completion of a college level course in medical terminology Licensure/Certifications: Must obtain one of these certifications within 1 year of employment: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA or CPC Other skills/knowledge: Basic knowledge of ICD-CM/PCS and CPT coding guidelines Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, disease processes, medical records and hospital procedures Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted Basic keyboard and software application skills Demonstrated ability to communicate via written and verbal means Demonstrated excellent customer service skills Able to provide information to supervisors, co-workers and physicians by telephone, written, e-mail or in person Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing excellent customer service and personal service
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associates degree in Health Information Management or related degree Completion of a coding certificate program Experience: 1 year in hospital or professional coding
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $25 - $30
