Coder I

Role Overview

• Manages assigned charge review and coding-related claim edit work queues to ensure timely and accurate charge capture.
• Accurately deciphers charge error reasons and plans follow-up steps.
• Identifies all billable services.
• Reviews all applicable data sources.
• Identifies, enters and posts CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes to the electronic health record.
• Ensures all coded services meet appropriate Medicare, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) or payer-specific guidelines.
• Provides education around documentation improvement for maximum patient care.
• Works to improve billing based on findings/resolution of errors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Or Certified Coding Specialist
• Physician-based (CCS-P)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Or Certified Professional Coder (CPC®)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Or Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA).

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.