Coder 2-HIM
Health information coder job at Loma Linda University Health
Job Summary: The Coder 2-HIM performs International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding and abstracts data from the legal medical record for facilities, licensed under LLUMC and contracted other LLUH facilities. Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes in compliance with the American Hospital Association Official Coding Guidelines. Ensures the quality and accuracy of coding and abstracted information in compliance with federal and state regulations, government and contract payers, and grant funding. Quality of data collected impacts the facility in multiple ways, including finance, legal, research, teaching, quality assurance, etc. The Coder 2-HIM must be able to perform Inpatient and/or Outpatient Surgery coding. Works with students and coding interns as requested. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience: Completion of Coding Certificate program or Associate's Degree in Health Information Management required. Minimum three years of coding experience required, preferably in Inpatient coding and/or Outpatient Surgery coding. Experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred. Knowledge of the standards of Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position; Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.
Licensures and Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credentials through AHIMA required.
Auto-ApplyMedical Coder
Madera, CA jobs
This position is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes and CPT-4 procedure codes to inpatient and outpatient medical records using the 3M encoding software. The role includes assigning HCFA-DRG and APR-DRG groupers for inpatient records and abstracting clinical, financial, trauma, and quality management data into the organization's health information system. Additionally, this position monitors accounts receivable, abstract and claims rejections, and other related billing reports. Inpatient hospital coding constitutes 70% or more of the total coding workload.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of one (1) year of experience using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding classification systems
Working knowledge of encoder software, MS-DRG and APR-DRG groupers, and AHA Coding Guidelines
Demonstrated proficiency in data entry and the ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately
Education, Licensure, and Certification
High school diploma or GED accredited by the U.S. Department of Education required
Successful completion of a formal training program in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology required
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential required
Position Details
This is a part time (20 hours per week) hybrid position, combining remote work with regular on-site responsibilities and presence required based on departmental needs and organizational priorities.
About Valley Children's Healthcare
Valley Children's Healthcare is an award-winning pediatric healthcare system located in Madera, California, in the heart of the affordable Central Valley. The organization operates one of the nation's largest pediatric healthcare networks, including a 358-bed children's hospital and multiple outpatient clinics. Valley Children's offers access to three national parks and is within driving distance of California's world-renowned coastline, providing an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and quality of life.
Home Health and Hospice Coder
San Diego, CA jobs
Job Details LHSD - SAN DIEGO, CA Fully Remote $27.00 - $31.00 HourlyDescription
Who We Are:
Lorian Health is a home health and hospice agency seeking energetic candidates to join our team of skilled professionals. Come join a home health agency that is thoughtful, generous, and family-oriented, placing focus on taking the best care of our patients and our employees!
Lorian Health sets the highest quality standards for home health services in existence today. Foremost of these, is our belief in equanimity in regard to the treatment of all our patients.
Lorian Health is committed to fostering a socially responsible environment within our organization and community and is determined to provide the highest caliber of health care for our patients and their families.
What We Offer:
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Full time includes company paid health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid life insurance, supplemental insurance and 401(k) plan with 4% match, as well as annual accrual of 10 vacation days,10 sick days, 9 holidays.
Join our innovative team to help patients empower themselves to improve self-care.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Must live in Pacific, Mountain or Central Time Zones
Completion of coding specific coursework
Current ICD-10 Coding Certification (HCS-D, BCHH-C, or HCS-H)
Minimum of 1 year previous experience with Home Health ICD-10 coding with verified employment/experience are required.
Minimum of 1 year previous experience with Hospice ICD-10 coding with verified employment/experience are required.
Knowledge of and ability to follow appropriate skilled documentation under Medicare guidelines and conditions of participation.
Knowledge of Patient Driven Grouping Models (PDGM)
Knowledge of insurance reimbursement procedure.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Ability to be flexible, follow verbal and written instruction while working in a team oriented environment.
Detail oriented with critical thinking and strong clinical judgement and analytical skills.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume and work schedule.
Excellent interpersonal relation skills including active listening, conflict resolution, and team building.
Communicates effectively with the clinical and office staff involved in any given case in a constructive, goal directed, and professional manner
Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft applications (i.e. Word/Excel) and ability to type at least 40 wpm
Preferred:
OASIS certification (COS-C, HCS-O)
Background on OASIS E
Graduate of Bachelor is Science in health field
Experience with HCHB software
HIM Coder 3, PRN
Fresno, CA jobs
Job Description
Opportunities for you!
Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes
Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
403(b) retirement plan with up to 7% matching contributions
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Want to learn more? Click here.
Responsibilities
This role serves the entire Community Health System as part of a team of over 30 people made up of coders, clerical support and educators. This team works together to meet and exceed common goals. In this remote position, you will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes for statistical and reimbursement requirements to inpatient and/or outpatient accounts. We use the most current and up-to-date technology and software, meaning you will have the constant opportunity to grow and learn in your role!
Review charts thoroughly to ascertain all diagnosis and procedures.
Code all diagnoses and procedures in accordance to ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding practices, rules and guidelines for all inpatient services, observation and ambulatory accounts.
Maintains 99% rate of information correctly abstracted. Completes abstract competency annually.
Maintain the knowledge base necessary for current coding practices and remain up to date with the following manuals: Administration, Health Information Management Services, Emergency Management and Safety.
Whether working independently or alongside teammates, you'll contribute to a standard of excellence that defines the Community experience from day one!
Qualifications
Education & Experience
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
Completion of courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology required
5 years of recent inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting required
Proficient in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding, DRG and APRDRG assignment required
Licenses and Certifications
CCS - Certified Coding Specialist required
Fully Remote
Health Record Coder III Extra On-Call Remote
Fresno, CA jobs
Employment Type:Part time Shift:Description:
This position is responsible for training new staff on systems used for coding, as well as, being a resource for all coding staff to ensuring the accurate coding of diagnoses and operative procedures for statistical, reimbursement, and OSHPD purposes and for abstracting and analyzing all discharged and/or outpatient surgery records (i.e., inpatient, emergency room, outpatient medical and outpatient surgery).
REQUIREMENTS
1. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
2. Five (5) years of coding experience in an acute care facility using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding and/or DRG assignment is required.
3. Knowledge and experience with medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and general office practices, as well as familiarity with state and federal laws governing the release of medical information is required.
4. RHIA, RHIT or CCS certification is required.
Pay Range $35.13 - $47.42
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Auto-ApplyHIM Coder II
Goleta, CA jobs
Santa Barbara Cottage Health seeks a HIM Coder II for their Health Information Management department responsible for coding and abstracting diseases and procedures for accurate administrative and clinic data and optimal hospital reimbursement, utilizing coding guidelines as set forth in Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM and CPT Assistant for CPT/HCPCS. Major accountabilities include:
Codes diseases and procedures abstracted from the medical record according to ICD-9-CM and CPT classification systems, utilizing only recognized coding guidelines.
Abstracts data for coding utilizing the entire medical record in accordance with approved coding guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
Minimum: Formalized education that provides knowledge and experience in the following areas: 1) Assigning ICD-9-CM and CPT coding classifications in an acute care setting; 2) UHDDS reporting requirements; 3) Medical terminology, anatomy, chemistry, pharmacology, physiology, and disease process.
Preferred: Associates Degree Health Information Management.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Minimum: CSS.
Preferred: CCS and RHIT or RHIA.
Years of Related Work Experience:
Minimum: 1 year.
Preferred: 3 years.
Auto-ApplyHIM Coder II
Goleta, CA jobs
Santa Barbara Cottage Health seeks a HIM Coder II for their Health Information Management department responsible for coding and abstracting diseases and procedures for accurate administrative and clinic data and optimal hospital reimbursement, utilizing coding guidelines as set forth in Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM and CPT Assistant for CPT/HCPCS. Major accountabilities include:
Codes diseases and procedures abstracted from the medical record according to ICD-9-CM and CPT classification systems, utilizing only recognized coding guidelines.
Abstracts data for coding utilizing the entire medical record in accordance with approved coding guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
Minimum: Formalized education that provides knowledge and experience in the following areas: 1) Assigning ICD-9-CM and CPT coding classifications in an acute care setting; 2) UHDDS reporting requirements; 3) Medical terminology, anatomy, chemistry, pharmacology, physiology, and disease process.
Preferred: Associates Degree Health Information Management.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Minimum: CSS.
Preferred: CCS and RHIT or RHIA.
Years of Related Work Experience:
Minimum: 1 year.
Preferred: 3 years.
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.
If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.
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HIM Coder II
Goleta, CA jobs
Santa Barbara Cottage Health seeks a HIM Coder II for their Health Information Management department responsible for coding and abstracting diseases and procedures for accurate administrative and clinic data and optimal hospital reimbursement, utilizing coding guidelines as set forth in Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM and CPT Assistant for CPT/HCPCS. Major accountabilities include:
* Codes diseases and procedures abstracted from the medical record according to ICD-9-CM and CPT classification systems, utilizing only recognized coding guidelines.
* Abstracts data for coding utilizing the entire medical record in accordance with approved coding guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
* Minimum: Formalized education that provides knowledge and experience in the following areas: 1) Assigning ICD-9-CM and CPT coding classifications in an acute care setting; 2) UHDDS reporting requirements; 3) Medical terminology, anatomy, chemistry, pharmacology, physiology, and disease process.
* Preferred: Associates Degree Health Information Management.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
* Minimum: CSS.
* Preferred: CCS and RHIT or RHIA.
Years of Related Work Experience:
* Minimum: 1 year.
* Preferred: 3 years.
Auto-ApplyPer Diem Health Information Coder - Health Information
Irvine, CA jobs
Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif.
, four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region.
Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.
S.
News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center.
UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.
ucihealth.
org.
Your Role on the Team Position Summary: The incumbent performs abstracting and coding on assigned outpatient work queue for visits at UCI Medical Center.
Additional duties may include preparing and compiling daily, weekly and monthly production reports, participating in departmental PI projects and performing related duties as assigned to meet operational need.
What It Takes to be Successful Total Compensation We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding.
These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.
Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Required Qualifications: Minimum one year of acute hospital coding experience Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Credentialed as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes Skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of the job duties Skill to effectively assign codes Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process and medical terminology Ability to work independently and be a self starter Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community.
As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: ***********
uci.
edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.
php Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities.
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.
edu or at **************, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.
m.
- 5:00 p.
m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
HIM Outpatient Coder
Fresno, CA jobs
Job Description
*All positions located in Fresno/Clovis CA*
Opportunities for you!
Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes
Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
403(b) retirement plan with up to 7% matching contributions
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Want to learn more? Click here.
Responsibilities
As a Health Information Management (HIM) Outpatient Coder for Community Health Partners, you will be responsible for reviewing medical records and assigning ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for professional outpatient treatments and services to ensure proper billing and insurance claims. Working with all levels of the organization capturing charges for primary and specialty professional service departments, you will adhere to official coding guidelines, all while promoting accuracy and completeness.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
Completion of courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology required
Experience
1 year of Health Information Management, Revenue Cycle, healthcare industry or healthcare setting related experience required
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding for professional billing required
Licenses and Certifications
One of the following is required
CCA - Certified Coding Associate
COC - Certified Outpatient Coder
CPC - Certified Professional Coder
CPC-A - Certified Professional Coder Apprentic CCS - Certified Coding Specialist
RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
Health Information Specialist I
San Diego, CA jobs
Impact Lives, Impact Community Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.
Job Roles
* Sorting, scanning, and uploading of medical records to EH R system.
* Navigate internal systems in the course of work completion.
* Master standardized documentation and template rules and protocols for electronic health records to include document naming, filing, and uploading records.
* Link and closely associated orders and encounters in the course of uploading records when such orders or encounters are directly related to the records obtained.
* Produce accurate and precise work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
* Provide paper medical records inventory, sorting, filing, purging, shredding, storage, and retention.
* Meet daily productivity requirements based on assigned goals and metrics.
* Ability to adapt to sudden changes in priority work demand.
* Adhere to established protocols for reviewing medical records and determining what records necessitate interpretation by the ordering or requesting provider and sends them in a timely manner.
* Apply broad knowledge of HIPAA and Privacy rules and regulations, in particular for sharing PHI.
* Communicate significant findings in the course of daily work duties, including potential risk management issues, to leadership and other members of the team.
* Work closely with the entire HIM management team to identify process issues related to E-HR and HIM work flow and offer recommendations for resolutions or modifications particularly as it relates to the paper/electronic interface and the daily work flow.
Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations
* High school diploma or GED required.
* Intermediate Medical Terminology knowledge preferred.
* RHIA or RHIT certification preferred.
* Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver's license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver's license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)
* At least one year work experience in the HIM services in a clinical or hospital setting preferred.
* At least one year experience with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) and practice management system preferred.
* Basic computer literacy (i.e., Excel, Outlook Word, Adobe Acrobat, eFax Systems, Share Drives)
* Basic skills in medical computer applications and software preferred.
* Intermediate knowledge of medical terminology and record content preferred.
* Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.
* Other languages such as Vietnamese, Persian, Farsi, or Somali highly desirable.
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in team environment.
* Intermediate written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.
* Good organizational skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
* Ability to work well independently without a great deal of direction.
* Ability to accurately complete data entry at relatively high speed, utilizing grammar and spell check software.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits.
$22.50 - $26.82
If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)
Auto-ApplyHealth Information Specialist I
San Diego, CA jobs
Impact Lives, Impact Community
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.
Job Roles
Sorting, scanning, and uploading of medical records to EH R system.
Navigate internal systems in the course of work completion.
Master standardized documentation and template rules and protocols for electronic health records to include document naming, filing, and uploading records.
Link and closely associated orders and encounters in the course of uploading records when such orders or encounters are directly related to the records obtained.
Produce accurate and precise work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
Provide paper medical records inventory, sorting, filing, purging, shredding, storage, and retention.
Meet daily productivity requirements based on assigned goals and metrics.
Ability to adapt to sudden changes in priority work demand.
Adhere to established protocols for reviewing medical records and determining what records necessitate interpretation by the ordering or requesting provider and sends them in a timely manner.
Apply broad knowledge of HIPAA and Privacy rules and regulations, in particular for sharing PHI.
Communicate significant findings in the course of daily work duties, including potential risk management issues, to leadership and other members of the team.
Work closely with the entire HIM management team to identify process issues related to E-HR and HIM work flow and offer recommendations for resolutions or modifications particularly as it relates to the paper/electronic interface and the daily work flow.
Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations
High school diploma or GED required.
Intermediate Medical Terminology knowledge preferred.
RHIA or RHIT certification preferred.
Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver's license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver's license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)
At least one year work experience in the HIM services in a clinical or hospital setting preferred.
At least one year experience with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) and practice management system preferred.
Basic computer literacy (i.e., Excel, Outlook Word, Adobe Acrobat, eFax Systems, Share Drives)
Basic skills in medical computer applications and software preferred.
Intermediate knowledge of medical terminology and record content preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.
Other languages such as Vietnamese, Persian, Farsi, or Somali highly desirable.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in team environment.
Intermediate written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.
Good organizational skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
Ability to work well independently without a great deal of direction.
Ability to accurately complete data entry at relatively high speed, utilizing grammar and spell check software.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits.
$22.50 - $26.82
If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)
Auto-ApplyCoder FT Days
Monterey Park, CA jobs
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Health Information Management, Identifies and codes Newborns, Obstetrics, ER's and outpatient records for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with Federal Regulations using the ICD-10-CM/CPT coding classification systems.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Current coding certification-RHIA, RHIT, or CCS
1-2 years of coding experience in acute hospital setting
Knowledge and application of ICD10 classifications, CPT-4 and HCPCS with an accuracy level of 95%
Must be able to work in a very challenging environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, EHRs, Encoders
Analytical/critical thinking and problem solving
Knowledge of information privacy laws and high ethical standards
Auto-ApplyCMS HCC Coder
Orange, CA jobs
Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.
The Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) Coding Analyst will effectively interface with provider partners, to successfully, monitor and implement HCC coding strategies. Audit all RAPS submissions to ensure accuracy in the data provided to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Provide coding expertise as well as administrative oversight to ensure successful integration of AHC's HCC initiatives.
GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Monitors coding & abstracting quality by conducting &/or coordinating ongoing audits to ensure coding quality & performance improvement standards are maintained, achieved & improved.
2. Develops, implements, evaluates & improves IPA's educational tools for their respective providers in order to accurately capture acute and chronic conditions.
3. Tracks & reports progress of the audits performed on the coding vendors in order to assure the coding accuracy and quality of the data submitted to CMS.
4. Works with Risk Adjustment Management on any Data Validation and /or RADV coding audit to ensure completeness and coding accuracy of all submissions to CMS.
5. Maintains a comprehensive tracking and management tool for assigned IPA's within Alignments Healthcare provider network.
6. Tracks all Risk Adjustment activities for assigned medical groups and ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Correlate activities, processes, and HCC results/ metrics to evaluate outcomes.
7. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state &local regulations, as well as with institutional/organizational standards, practices, policies & procedures.
8. Supports the Risk Adjustment Management Team in scheduling/training activities. Maintain records of training.
9. Suggests new Physician Group Risk Adjustment coding initiatives. Participate in SCITs/ Education meetings as needed
10. Coordinates Risk Adjustment audit activities as it relates to the assigned groups. Assist with CMS Data Validation activities, including suggested record selections, tracking and submission, in conjunction with Risk Adjustment Healthcare Management
11. Educates and updates:
a. Regularly updates all Risk Adjustment materials for clinical and official guideline changes.
b. Updates all education materials based on CMS-HCC Model and ICD-9/ ICD-10 annual changes
c. Suggests, updates, and enhances clinical educational materials to assist in training physicians and clinical staff on Risk Adjustment Healthcare Programs including CMS-HCC Models, Clinician Chart Reviews, and Encounter Documentation.
d. Suggests customizations of Risk Adjustment education for various audiences, Support Staff, PCPs, Specialists, Employees vs. contracted and Central Departments
e. Stays current of industry coding, compliance, and HCC issues.
f. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
12. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
13. Other duties as assigned to meet the organization's needs.
Job Requirements:
Experience:
• Required: Minimum 3+ years of coding in a medical group or health plan setting required; Professional Coding experience required. Minimum 1 year experience with strategic planning in risk mitigation.
•Work Hours: Pacific Standard Time
• Preferred: Previous experience and use of Epic, Allscripts, EZCap a plus
Education:
• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
Training:
• Preferred: Certified Coder training courses
Specialized Skills:
• Required:
Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others; provide leadership, teach and collaborate with others.
Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to establish and maintain a constructive relationship with diverse members, management, employees and vendors;
Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform mathematical calculations and calculate simple statistics correctly
Reasoning Skills: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; advanced problem-solving; ability to use advanced reasoning to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and design, implement and manage appropriate resolution.
Problem-Solving Skills: Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Report Analysis Skills: Comprehend and analyze statistical reports.
• Preferred: Proficient user in MS office suite, MS access a plus
Licensure:
• Required: Certified Coder required, HCC/Risk Adjustment experience, Experience with Athena EHR
• Preferred: CCS, CCS-P, CPC, Certified Auditor a plus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
2 The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Pay Range: $58,531.00 - $87,797.00
Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.
Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
*DISCLAIMER: Please beware of recruitment phishing scams affecting Alignment Health and other employers where individuals receive fraudulent employment-related offers in exchange for money or other sensitive personal information. Please be advised that Alignment Health and its subsidiaries will never ask you for a credit card, send you a check, or ask you for any type of payment as part of consideration for employment with our company. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission at ******************************* If you would like to verify the legitimacy of an email sent by or on behalf of Alignment Health's talent acquisition team, please email ******************.
Auto-ApplyInformation Security Associate (Temp to Perm)
Orange, CA jobs
Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.
General Duties/Responsibilities (May include but are not limited to):
Triages, analyses, and resolves requests from internal and external customers, prioritizing them based upon risk.
Responsible for one or more information security system and maintains those systems to all applicable policies and procedures.
Assists with break/fix of tools and automation that are owned by the Information Security Team.
Analyzes and responds to security threats, applying sound reasoning and logic, based upon risk.
Provides expert advice to management on identified security risks.
Investigates and documents security incidents using industry standard methods. Makes recommendations to management in the “lessons learned” phase.
Manages dynamically changing operational priorities (70% of the week overall) and project priorities (30% of the week overall) to meet SLAs and deliverables.
Researches and recommends new tools to reduce significant organizational risk.Collaborates with other internal information technology teams to support internal and external systems.
Writes, performs peer-reviews, and updates documentation (e.g., processes, FAQs, flow diagrams, how-tos) for information security systems.Contributes and participates in the Information Security Team daily stand-ups and other internal and external meetings.
Participates in regular reporting, maintaining accountability and transparency within the Information Security Team.
Remains current on industry trends in cyber risk with industry standards (ISO 27001/2, NIST, CIS) and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, HITECH, HITRUST, etc.)
Performs all work in an ethical manner consistent with contractual, regulatory, and legal obligations.
Diligently upholds Alignment Healthcare's core values.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Minimum Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Experience:
3+ years' experience working in a technical, hands-on role (e.g., Systems Administrator, Help Desk, etc.)
Education/Licensure:
Associate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline, and/or equivalent work experience.
Other:
A proven ability to think analytically.
Demonstrated creativity in solving problems.
An ability to notice, capture, and process relevant information to make informed decisions.
Moral character with virtues such as integrity, fortitude, honesty, and dedication.
Curiosity to learn how something works, and an aptitude to offer suggestions to improve it.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an ability to present and discuss information in a way that establishes rapport and trust.
Detail orientated, with an ability and desire to implement “perfection,” but being ok with “imperfection” to meet defined SLAs.
An ability to be productive as an individual contributor with little supervision to meet agreed upon deliverables.
Preferred:
Technical knowledge of common information security tools and systems.
A working knowledge of the NIST CSF and/or CIS Critical Security Controls (CSC).
Demonstrated practical experience with one or more programming or scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, C#, VB, VBA, Ruby, NodeJS, SQL, etc.)
A working knowledge of Git and GitHub.
Demonstrated practical experience with one or more of the major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Previous experience contributing to projects using agile tools and processes.
Prior experience in healthcare or another regulated industry.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Alignment Healthcare, LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran.
If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in completing the online application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact
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Pay Range: $70,823.00 - $106,234.00
Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.
Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
*DISCLAIMER: Please beware of recruitment phishing scams affecting Alignment Health and other employers where individuals receive fraudulent employment-related offers in exchange for money or other sensitive personal information. Please be advised that Alignment Health and its subsidiaries will never ask you for a credit card, send you a check, or ask you for any type of payment as part of consideration for employment with our company. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission at ******************************* If you would like to verify the legitimacy of an email sent by or on behalf of Alignment Health's talent acquisition team, please email ******************.
Auto-ApplyCertified Coder
Oakland, CA jobs
+ Oakland, CA + Information Systems + Health Information Servcies + Full Time - Day + $29.59 - $49.31/ hour + Req #:41965-31091 + FTE:1 **SUMMARY:** Reads and interprets medical record documentation to assign diagnosis codes, assigns CPT codes, and applies knowledge of payer reimbursement guidelines to ensure proper reimbursement. Performs related duties as required.
**DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** NOTE:The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Adheres to the ICD-9-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision, Clinical Modification) coding conventions, official coding guidelines approved by the cooperating parties, the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) rules established by the American Medical Association, and any other official coding rules and guidelines established for use with mandated standard code sets.
2. Selection and sequencing of diagnoses and procedures must meet the definitions of required data sets. Utilizes up-to-date versions of CPT and ICD-10-CM resources and remains current on changes in coding and billing standards.
3. Strives for the optimal payment to which the facility is legally entitled, remembering that it is unethical and illegal to maximize payment by means that contradict regulatory guidelines.
4. Consults physicians for clarification and additional documentation prior to code assignment when there is conflicting or ambiguous data in the health record.
5. Diagnosis coding must be accurate and carried to highest level of specificity; assigns and reports codes that are clearly and consistently supported by documentation in the health record.
6. Follow up status of charges held for clearance; work error reports.
7. Responsible for properly performing month end tasks within the established time-frame including running month end reports for each center assigned and tracking of cases that are not yet billed for the month.
8. Provides feedback and education to physicians regarding billing and documentation.
9. Works with the Billing & Collection team to resolve coding issues.
10. Performs professional fee and documentation audits for a wide variety of specialties.
11. Manage work files to resolve coding edits by researching and using the most up-to-date tools available in order to make the appropriate and compliant corrections for reimbursement.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**
Education:High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree preferred.
Minimum Experience:Five years relevant coding experience.
Minimum Experience:Experience coding and auditing professional fee surgical procedures and office visits. Required
Licenses/Certifications:Certified Coding Specialist (CCS-P) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required from AHIMA or AAPC.
PAY RANGE: $29.59 - $49.31/ hour
_The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program._
Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.
Certified Medical Coder
Oakland, CA jobs
Temporary Description
The Certified Medical Coder represents Roots Community Health Center, working as part of a team in a highly visible setting. This position provides support to the Director of Billing, Billing and Coding Administrator. This position works in collaboration with the providers, billing specialist and finance team, using efficient medical coding. The Certified Medical Coder provides coding audits of all billing providers within the practice based on documentation guidelines, Medicare Guidelines and coding initiatives. As the coder audits and interprets patient medical records, transcriptions, test results, and other documentation, we'll rely on the coder to ask questions, make coding recommendations, research billable procedures and codes - all to ensure a smooth billing process. This is a 6-month temporary position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Code office visits and procedures using CPT, ICD-10 codes
Audit and review coding (CPT, ICD-10) physician notes in the EHR
Manage Coder Correct/ Super Coder Codify Platforms (AAPC)
Make coding recommendations; working with providers to ensure accuracy using billing/payer guidelines.
Educate providers on coding policies and guidelines, medical necessity criteria, programs correct billing methods and procedure codes by written and verbal communication
Correspond or meet with providers to resolve billing practices
Audit documentation to ensure it supports complete, accurate and compliant billing with both CMS and payer requirements
Assist practice physicians and managers with all coding errors, denials, or issues encountered in the billing process
Monitor charge review queues to ensure that all accounts flow through to billing appropriately
Submit all charges into billing EHR system AdvancedMD for claims processing
Act as liaison between billing department and clinic management/physicians
Translate written policy interpretation into CPT, HCPC, ICD-10 codes for input into systems
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all aspects of applicable regulations, payer billing guidelines.
Identify specific billing and reimbursement projects as they arise
Conduct research coding on denied claims and take steps toward resolution
Correct coding errors in coordination with the billing specialist
Reviews insurance plans and carrier information for appropriate coding regulations per payer contracted services
Verify insurance information/PCP assignment
Ensure/verify the accuracy of patient demographics and insurance information in Electronic Health Record
Report trends and denial patterns to the Director of Billing
Participate in internal chart audits, billing audits, and other compliance programs
Makes recommendations for policies and procedures relating to payer billing guidelines
Attending Billing and Interdepartmental meetings.
Requirements
Competencies:
High School Diploma or GED, Billing/Coding Certification
Must have experience working in non-profit organization or a community clinic preferred, but not required.
Certification in medical billing/coding
Minimum 1 years' experience performing medical billing, claims review
Minimum 1 years' experience with claims follow-up from physician office, third-party setting
Familiarity with medical terminology and the medical record coding process
In-depth knowledge/ awareness of all areas related to Payer-specific (Medicare Medi-Cal Medicaid and/or Private) Claims and how they interrelate
Knowledge of principles methods and techniques related to compliant healthcare billing/collections - Familiarity with Payer-specific (Medicare Medi-Cal Medicaid -CalAim, Private) Claims management
Previous experience with either Electronic Health Record and Practice Management Systems
Full understanding of insurance denials, EDI coding rejections and exclusions
Previous experience with HCFA 1500 claim forms and electronic billing.
Interest/experience working with low-income communities of color
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
Demonstrates ability to manage time efficiently and multi-task effectively.
Clear and effective external and internal, verbal and written, communication skills.
Strong critical thinker and problem solver
Excellent team-player
Ability to work with patients from different backgrounds (culture competency)
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with co-workers and clients
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability/willingness to learn Electronic Health Records Insight reporting
Roots Community Health Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values diversity of culture, thought and lived experiences. We seek talented, qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, conviction history, uniform service membership/veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical conditions, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression regardless of physical gender, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Roots uses E Verify to validate the eligibility of our new employees to work legally in the United States.
Salary Description $31.00-$36.00
Health Information Management Tech II Chart Completion (On-Site)
Fairfield, CA jobs
At NorthBay Health, the Health Information Management (HIM) Technician II Chart Completion plays a key role in ensuring timely and accurate completion of medical records in compliance with hospital policy, state and federal regulations, and accrediting body standards. This position serves as a primary liaison between HIM and the medical staff, providing guidance, notifications, and support to physicians on documentation requirements.
The HIM Tech II monitors and manages chart deficiencies, initiates physician suspension processes per Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and assists with the use of PowerChart and other systems to support record completion. The role includes oversight of transcription queues and coordination with departments to address documentation corrections and dictated report issues. This position may also assist with birth registration, paternity program education, and provide general HIM support.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Qualifications
Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Obtain an HFMA Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) Certification within 9 months of start date
Experience: Two or more years working in an HIM department in acute care hospital required.
Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, demonstrate organizational time management skills. General office and computer skills. Demonstrates strong communication, customer service, and collaboration skills and perform HIM Tech I functions as assigned.
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.
Hours of Work: Monday through Friday, as scheduled based on business need.
Compensation: $32 to $39 based on years of experience doing the duties of the role.
Auto-ApplyHealth Information Management Tech I Records
Fairfield, CA jobs
At NorthBay Health, the HIM Technician I follows established department procedures related to document imaging for NorthBay Health's health records. This role retrieves and reconciles hospital base records, outpatient, and Emergency Department records, and analyzes health records for selected deficiencies. The technician provides support to clinical areas by ensuring complete and accurate medical records are available for patient care and hospital operations. Additional responsibilities include fulfilling basic Release of Information services, answering phones, and assisting the public, physicians, and other departments. The role also assists in preparing department and organizational materials using Microsoft Office products.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Qualifications
Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of NorthBay intranet web-based mc Strategies Medical Terminology lessons withhin the department introductory period.
Licensure/Certification: Obtain an HFMA Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) Certification within 9 months of start date.
Experience: One year working in HIM department in acute care hospital/physician office or successful completion of an approved AHIMA HIM program internship at NorthBay Health or other healthcare organization.
Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, demonstrate organizational time management skills. General office and computer skills.
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.
Hours of Work: Monday through Sunday, as scheduled based on business need.
Compensation: $30 to $37 based on years of experience doing the duties of the role.
Auto-ApplyCoder 3-HIM
Health information coder job at Loma Linda University Health
Job Summary: The Coder 3-HIM performs International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding and abstracts data the legal medical record for facilities, licensed under LLUMC and contracted other LLUH facilities. Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes in compliance with the American Hospital Association Official Coding Guidelines. Ensures the quality and accuracy of coding and abstracted information are in compliance with federal and state regulations, government and contract payers, and grant funding. Quality of data collected impacts the facility in multiple ways, including finance, legal, research, teaching, quality assurance, etc. Coder 3-HIM performs coding in all areas including, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency, Interventional Radiology etc. Performs secondary coding reviews as needed. Works with students and coding interns as requested. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience: Completion of Coding Certificate program or Associate's Degree in Health Information Management required. Minimum five years of experience coding in an acute care facility required. Experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Knowledge and Skills: Extensive knowledge of ICD and CPT coding systems is required. Medical terminology required. Knowledge of the standards of Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position; Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.
Licensures and Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credentials through AHIMA required.
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