Description

In this highly technical and fast-paced position, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Coder 2 classifies and abstracts inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures, which are assigned appropriate ICD10-CM, ICD10 PCS and/or CPT codes for optimal reimbursement. They establish an accurate database for case mix indices which provide statistical reporting and trend analysis. The Coder 2 is proficient in coding DRG based records as well as all other payers.

Your Responsibilities:

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Candidates from the following states are ineligible to apply: CA, CT, IL, ME, NJ, MA, NY, WA.

Requirements

• High school graduate or its equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of DRG based coding experience in an acute care hospital with experience using an encoder
• Proficient in detailed work
• Maintain a professional image in handling confidential patient information
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to interact with physicians, other health care workers, the general public, administration, and health information management staff
• Team oriented