What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Coder II - Hospital Billing position at Yuma Regional Medical Center?
Job Description
Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: Remote
Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $24.88
Mid = $31.10
Max = $37.32
Summary
The Certified Coder II assign codes to diagnoses and procedures in order to ensure proper financial reimbursement from insurance companies and government agencies. The Coder has responsibility for the accurate flow of coded information to Patient Financial Services and works with leaders to ensure correct information is sent to third-party payers. This individual codes Emergency Department, Wound Care Center, Cancer Center, Cardiology, Special Procedures, and Professional Fee accounts, in compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Coding Guidelines, Arizona state law, and other regulatory agencies. The Coder II meets or exceeds established department quality and productivity requirements.
Responsibilities
Applies ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes to patient accounts.
Reviews accounts on hold for provider documentation and code when documentation is present.
Abstracts required patient elements into YRMCCare in accordance with the UHDDS and AzOSHPD regulations, and YRMC organizational requirements with 95% or greater accuracy; ensuring a complete and accurate data base to support provider activities, quality indices, and to meet organizational goals; Answers emails from PFS or other hospital departments; Actively participates in the Clinical Documentation Improvement process; attends monthly meetings, provides ideas and solutions to support the team; monitors and reconciles accounts with variances between coding and quality.
Other duties as assigned
Credentials
Essential:
Essential:
REQUIRED: 5 years related experience
Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.
Our Values
Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |
About Yuma, AZ
Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.
Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.
Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.
https://www.visityuma.com/
https://www.yumachamber.org/
Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!
Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.
Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: Remote
Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $24.88
Mid = $31.10
Max = $37.32
Summary
The Certified Coder II assign codes to diagnoses and procedures in order to ensure proper financial reimbursement from insurance companies and government agencies. The Coder has responsibility for the accurate flow of coded information to Patient Financial Services and works with leaders to ensure correct information is sent to third-party payers. This individual codes Emergency Department, Wound Care Center, Cancer Center, Cardiology, Special Procedures, and Professional Fee accounts, in compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Coding Guidelines, Arizona state law, and other regulatory agencies. The Coder II meets or exceeds established department quality and productivity requirements.
Responsibilities
Applies ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes to patient accounts.
Reviews accounts on hold for provider documentation and code when documentation is present.
Abstracts required patient elements into YRMCCare in accordance with the UHDDS and AzOSHPD regulations, and YRMC organizational requirements with 95% or greater accuracy; ensuring a complete and accurate data base to support provider activities, quality indices, and to meet organizational goals; Answers emails from PFS or other hospital departments; Actively participates in the Clinical Documentation Improvement process; attends monthly meetings, provides ideas and solutions to support the team; monitors and reconciles accounts with variances between coding and quality.
Other duties as assigned
Credentials
Essential:
- CERTIFIED CODING SPECIALIST (CCS)
Essential:
- HS DIPLOMA/GED
REQUIRED: 5 years related experience
Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.
Our Values
Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |
About Yuma, AZ
Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.
Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.
Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.
https://www.visityuma.com/
https://www.yumachamber.org/
Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!
Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.
Salary : $25 - $37
