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Coder IV
Location
Colorado
Posted
90 days ago
Salary
$29 - $46 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Coder IV
Denver Health
• Reviews medical record documentation to abstract and assign diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers for statistical classification and reimbursement purposes. • Provides feedback regarding documentation and coding issues. • Utilizes software applications and coding references, including electronic, to perform coding related tasks. • Maintains an understanding of and ensures compliance with, all applicable Official Coding Guidelines. • Participates in coder and provider education including documentation improvement efforts for providers. • Interacts with provider, nursing staff and departments as assigned. • Assists in the training and quality assurance of all coding levels. • Completes any required coding training or other assigned coding instruction. • Participates in departmental coding and educational meetings and roundtables. • Manages resources in a conservative, responsible and cost-effective manner. • Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities. • Works as a member of a coding team for the successful benefit of the department.
Job Requirements
- Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required
- Five years medical coding with multi-specialty experience or specialty certification Required
- Two years’ experience in an academic setting Required
- Proficiency in all major specialties Required
- Strong procedural coding Required
- Experience reviewing DRG assignment required
- CCS-Certified Coding Specialist - AAPC - American Academy of Procedural Coders Required
- Applies advanced knowledge of coding and compliance with a working knowledge of hospital based, teaching physician guidelines.
- Knowledge of encoder and data abstraction software.
- Strong knowledge of billing and reimbursement.
- Possess good oral and written communication skills.
- Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Able to think critically.
- Must be capable of reading and interpreting coding guidelines and making subsequent coding decisions.
- Knowledgeable in researching coding related topics and issues.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to give professional presentations.
- Ability to handle a fast paced environment and be a positive role model.
- Must pass a coding proficiency pre-hire test with 85% accuracy or higher.
- Good computer keyboarding skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Epic experience helpful.
- Encoder experience helpful.
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year
- Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical plans
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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