Medical Coder
Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, United States
Job Overview
The Medical Coder provides expert coding support within the Health Information Management (HIM) department. This role is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT procedure codes utilizing encoding software and online reference tools. All coding is performed in strict accordance with American Medical Association (AMA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement.
Location: Aurora
Job Status: Full time, 40 hours per week
Shift: Day, 8am to 4:30pm, Fully Remote.
Duties & Responsibilities
Population Specific Care: No direct patient care.
Review medical records to determine all appropriate facility and/or provider-based diagnosis and procedure code(s). The scope of work is encompassing but not limited to ambulatory clinic, outpatient, observation, emergency department charging, emergency-to-inpatient charging. Performs associate coding as required.
Analyze, research, and correct moderately complex data integrity issues. Abstract and collect pertinent patient information housed in the EHR.
Contribute to coding compliance and departmental objectives by continuously developing coding abilities and performing duties in harmony with established professional coding standards.
Utilize online coding software for accuracy including analyzing coding edits, applying applicable modifiers, and using resource coding reference tools to perform day-to-day functions.
Maintain accuracy for coding and productivity standards. Adhere to standard ethical coding guidelines established by professional health information management associations.
Seek documentation clarification from healthcare providers or other designated resources to ensure accurate and complete coding including accuracy in billing for facility and/or professional services.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees
High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
Experience
Three (3) years of medical hospital or provider-based coding and charging experience.
Equivalency
None
Certifications
One (1) of the following is required:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P)
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience.
Hourly Range: $24.48 to $36.72
Benefits Information
As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non‑job‑related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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The Medical Coder provides expert coding support within the Health Information Management (HIM) department. This role is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT procedure codes utilizing encoding software and online reference tools. All coding is performed in strict accordance with American Medical Association (AMA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement.
Location: Aurora
Job Status: Full time, 40 hours per week
Shift: Day, 8am to 4:30pm, Fully Remote.
Duties & Responsibilities
Population Specific Care: No direct patient care.
Review medical records to determine all appropriate facility and/or provider-based diagnosis and procedure code(s). The scope of work is encompassing but not limited to ambulatory clinic, outpatient, observation, emergency department charging, emergency-to-inpatient charging. Performs associate coding as required.
Analyze, research, and correct moderately complex data integrity issues. Abstract and collect pertinent patient information housed in the EHR.
Contribute to coding compliance and departmental objectives by continuously developing coding abilities and performing duties in harmony with established professional coding standards.
Utilize online coding software for accuracy including analyzing coding edits, applying applicable modifiers, and using resource coding reference tools to perform day-to-day functions.
Maintain accuracy for coding and productivity standards. Adhere to standard ethical coding guidelines established by professional health information management associations.
Seek documentation clarification from healthcare providers or other designated resources to ensure accurate and complete coding including accuracy in billing for facility and/or professional services.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees
High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
Experience
Three (3) years of medical hospital or provider-based coding and charging experience.
Equivalency
None
Certifications
One (1) of the following is required:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P)
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience.
Hourly Range: $24.48 to $36.72
Benefits Information
As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non‑job‑related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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