Coder Ii - Newport Beach, United States - Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Verified Company

Newport Beach, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Salary Range:
$ $ /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Coder reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results and applies appropriate ICD-10-CM codes to support diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results.

Codes are used for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance activities.

Abides by the standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to all official coding guidelines.

Verify that all ICD-10-CM codes are correctly captured. Verify that physician is correctly abstracted. Keeps abreast of coding guideline changes by self-study, assigned education, coding meeting attendance or related in-services. Participates in internal and external quality review meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Medical Coding

Hoag Hospital:
Completion of a certified coding program or graduate of a CAHIM accredited HIT program required. Two years (2) of hospital acute care Emergency and/or Outpatient procedures, and same day surgery.

Certifications Required

Home Health:
Home Care Coding Specialist (HCS-D), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder Certification (CPC)

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives._