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Coder/Abstractor Clerk I
Salinas Valley Health —Salinas, CA
- $35.02 - $42.15 an hour
- Full-time
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- High school diploma or GED
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Coder/Abstractor Clerk I
Salinas Valley Health —Salinas, CA
New hires/transfers must be eligible for AHIMA CCA/CCPS certification within one (1) year from date of hire/transfer. Coder I : Entry level training position.
$35.02 - $42.15 an hour
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Coder/Abstractor Clerk I

Salinas Valley Health -
Salinas, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$35.02 - $42.15 an hour
9 days ago

Qualifications

Inpatient experience
Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics
High school diploma or GED
Medical coding for emergency department records
Medical coding for surgical records
Acute care experience
Medical terminology
DRG

Full Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department:

Health Information Management

Works under the direction of the HIM Director/Coding Compliance Manager. Performs ICD-10 HCPCS coding, data abstracting and computer data entry on all inpatient and outpatient medical records. Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates competency with accurate and compliant coding utilizing ICD-10 and HCPCS classification using established governing guidelines for complete reporting of conditions and services rendered.

Thoroughly reviews chart to ascertain all appropriate diagnosis/procedures, if there is a question regarding the diagnoses/code, refers chart to Coding Compliance Manager.

Queries providers for clarification of non-specific diagnoses/procedures.

Utilizes computerized coding/abstracting applications.

Codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance to ICD-10 and HCPCS coding principals and established coding guidelines.

Assists physicians in proper record completion, including sequencing for appropriate reimbursement.

Performs computer data analysis, identifies of potential Patient Safety Indicators, and hospital focused process improvement initiatives.

Attends workshops, seminars and in services to maintain current knowledge and certifications.

Stays current on published guidelines such as Coding Clinics for on-going compliant coding.

Works with the Clinical Documentation Specialists to ensure the highest level of specificity and accuracy is documented in the medical record.

Maintains code assignments to meet hospital timely billing standards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED required. Licensure:

Coder I & II – CCA/CCPS required. New hires/transfers must be eligible for AHIMA CCA/CCPS certification within one (1) year from date of hire/transfer.

Coder III – CCS required. New hires/transfers must be eligible for AHIMA CCS certification within one (1) year from date of hire/transfer.

Coder III – Certified – CCS required.

Experience: Must prove understanding of medical terminology via a pre-employment test in addition to the experience listed below.

Coder I : Entry level training position. Basic ICD-10/HCPCS knowledge, codes outpatient/ER primarily with some exposure to outpatient clinical, surgical and observation encounters.

Coder II: Demonstrates competency in intermediate ICD-10/HCPCS code assignment. At least 6 months coding experience in an acute care hospital.

Coder III: A minimum of at least 2 years inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital with DRG/APC assignment experience.

Coder III-Certified: A minimum of at least 2 years inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital with DRG/APC assignment experience.

The hourly rate for this position is $35.02 - $42.15. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:

Union: NUHW

Work Shift: Day Shift

FTE: 1.0

Scheduled Hours: 40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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