**Description**
PeaceHealth is seeking a Coder I - Hospital Coding for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. This is a remote position, but you must reside in OR, WA, AK, or TX. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $26.11 - $39.17. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
**Job Summary**
Utilizes knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding software, coding conventions, local medical review policy, APC's, and hospital procedures to code outpatient medical records with ICD-10-CM and CPT4 coding classification systems to ensure accurate, complete and consistent coding for quality data.
**Essential Functions**
+ Review medical record documentation and codes diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT4 coding conventions for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal and third-party payor regulations.
+ Review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
+ Abstract information form medical records following established methods and procedures.
+ Identifies problem documents and works with submitting departments to correct errors, including potential charging errors.
+ Reviews and corrects claim and code edits as required.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
**Education**
+ Accredited Program Required: Coding or a combination of education and experience that provides the caregiver with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job or
+ Preferred: Completion of a formal coding certificate/education program
**Experience**
+ Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Directly related work experience abstracting and coding information using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems
**Credentials**
+ Required: within 1 Year Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice or
+ Required: within 1 Year Registered Health Information Administrator or
+ Required: within 1 Year Registered Health Information Technician or
+ Required: within 1 Year Certified Coding Associate or
+ Required: within 1 Year Certified Coding Specialist or
+ Required: within 1 Year Certified Outpatient Coder or
+ Required: within 1 Year Certified Professional Coder - Hospital or
+ Required: within 1 Year Certified Inpatient Coder
**Skills**
+ Proficient in MS Office (Required)
+ Effective written and verbal communication skills (Required)
+ Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form (Required)
+ Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making skills (Required)
+ Good organizational skills and attention to detail (Required)
+ Knowledge of Medicare/Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements (Required)
+ Understands outpatient CCI & OCE edits and modifier assignment in compliance with coding guidelines. (Required)
+ Ability to work in an independent and/or remote environment. (Required)
+ 3M or other CAC experience strongly (Preferred)
+ Epic EMR experience (Preferred)
**Working Conditions**
Lifting
+ Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
+ Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
+ Sedentary work.
Environmental Conditions
+ Predominantly operates in an office environment.
Mental/Visual
+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
+ The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
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