Inpatient Coder - San Bernardino, United States - San Bernardino County

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Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for
Inpatient Coders who abstract and code complex inpatient charts for the Level I Trauma Center using International Coding of Diseases (ICD-10) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding classifications. Duties include reviewing charts and identifying procedures; abstracting and coding patient charts utilizing ICD-10 and CPT coding classifications; evaluating charts for completeness and accuracy in conformance with current standards and regulations; and contacting hospital staff to complete charts and/or clarify information for coding purposes. ARMC's Health Information Management Department offers exposure to complex cases, and ongoing monthly continuing education relating to industry standards updates.
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Official County Title:_Health Information Coder II._ _For more detailed information, refer to the County's _
job description_._

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits.

Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.


ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER


Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles),
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission.

The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center.

Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services.

ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process:
Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, drug test, verification of employment history and education.


Certifications:
Additional certifications may be required depending on the needs of the department.


Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must meet
both of the following credentials
and experience requirements:

CREDENTIALS:
Must possess and maintain
one (1) of the following:

  • Registered Health Information Administrator
    (RHIA) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  • Registered Health Information Technician
    (RHIT) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  • Certified Coding Specialist
    (CCS) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  • Certified Professional Coder
    (CPC) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

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EXPERIENCE:


OPTION 1:


Two (2) years of experience (within the past five (5) years) coding
inpatient stays in a
Level I or II Trauma Center utilizing ICD-10 (International Coding of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding classifications.

_Indicate the level on supplemental questionnaire. _


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OPTION 2:


Three (3) years of experience (within the past five (5) years) coding
inpatient stays in an
acute care hospital utilizing ICD-10 (International Coding of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding classifications.

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Note:_ _Medical billing is _
not_ _considered qualifying experience (i.e., experience billing for supplies and services related to routine patient visits such as charge codes or coding from encounter forms)._


Pay:
$ $37.68 per hour


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:


  • ICD10: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • San Bernardino, CA (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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