Coder III - Full Time, Days (CA - Remote)
Job Description
The Coder III codes and abstracts clinical and demographic data from patient records to support reimbursement. Assists in maintaining accurate and complete medical records in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Reviews records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities
Ā Reviews, codes and abstracts, utilizing ICD-10 and CPT coding conventions, electronic health records of hospital(s) and clinic(s) patients, both retrospectively and concurrently, in a manner consistent with administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements and to meet company established DNFB standards. Monitors incoming records daily and provides timely coding according to policy. Maintains strictest confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the
Ā Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).|Reviews the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate / optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. Ensures DRG/APC assignment is accurate. Follows through and requests missing documents/information. Maintains coding data quality and integrity.
Ā Abstracts information and statistical data from coded records. Ensures timely completion of history & physical and operative/procedure reports in accordance with governing / regulatory / accrediting agencies regulations.|Accurately prepares documents/forms/queries and ad hoc report/projects in a timely manner. Reads and responds to emails in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Ā 5 years as a coder in an acute care hospital
Ā High School Diploma or GED
Ā RHIT and/or RHIA and/or CCS or CPC certification
Ā Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ā Ability to multitask and maintain a work pace appropriate to workload
Ā Computer literacy and proficiency
Ā Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Pay rate: Min - $40.82 | Max - $54.84
About Us
Southern California Hospital at Culver City has been taking care of generations of Culver City and west LA residents. We are a full-service, acute care hospital with a 24/7 emergency department and nationally recognized patient safety. Now at 420 beds, SCH-CC is a general acute care hospital that utilizes many of the latest medical treatments and technologies. The hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient acute care services, including an orthopedic center, cardiovascular services, acute rehabilitation, sub-acute care, psychiatric care and chemical dependency programs. Additionally, SCH-CC operates a 24-hour emergency services center, which serves as a paramedic receiving station and is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and nurse specialists.
Union Pay Info: https://www.pmh.com/schccunion-8hr/
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The Coder III codes and abstracts clinical and demographic data from patient records to support reimbursement. Assists in maintaining accurate and complete medical records in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Reviews records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities
Ā Reviews, codes and abstracts, utilizing ICD-10 and CPT coding conventions, electronic health records of hospital(s) and clinic(s) patients, both retrospectively and concurrently, in a manner consistent with administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements and to meet company established DNFB standards. Monitors incoming records daily and provides timely coding according to policy. Maintains strictest confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the
Ā Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).|Reviews the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate / optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. Ensures DRG/APC assignment is accurate. Follows through and requests missing documents/information. Maintains coding data quality and integrity.
Ā Abstracts information and statistical data from coded records. Ensures timely completion of history & physical and operative/procedure reports in accordance with governing / regulatory / accrediting agencies regulations.|Accurately prepares documents/forms/queries and ad hoc report/projects in a timely manner. Reads and responds to emails in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Ā 5 years as a coder in an acute care hospital
Ā High School Diploma or GED
Ā RHIT and/or RHIA and/or CCS or CPC certification
Ā Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ā Ability to multitask and maintain a work pace appropriate to workload
Ā Computer literacy and proficiency
Ā Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Pay rate: Min - $40.82 | Max - $54.84
About Us
Southern California Hospital at Culver City has been taking care of generations of Culver City and west LA residents. We are a full-service, acute care hospital with a 24/7 emergency department and nationally recognized patient safety. Now at 420 beds, SCH-CC is a general acute care hospital that utilizes many of the latest medical treatments and technologies. The hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient acute care services, including an orthopedic center, cardiovascular services, acute rehabilitation, sub-acute care, psychiatric care and chemical dependency programs. Additionally, SCH-CC operates a 24-hour emergency services center, which serves as a paramedic receiving station and is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and nurse specialists.
Union Pay Info: https://www.pmh.com/schccunion-8hr/
Apply Now