Job Description
Job Description
Title: Medical Records Coder II
Location: Colton, CA
Pay Range: $30-35.45/hr depending on experience
20-40 hrs/wk from the candidate, depending on the candidate's availability
8-4:30pm Pacific, Monday-Friday – shift and days may be negotiable
****Knowledgeable in: Epic, Meditech, and 3M 360 Encoder
Telework is available - candidate can sit anywhere in the US, must work the hours listed above
Summary:
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.
Responsibility: abstract and code complex patient charts such as for hospital inpatient and/or the hospital portion of outpatient surgery medical records; review charts and identify proper procedures; utilize International Coding of Diseases (IDC) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding classifications to abstract and code patient charts; evaluate charts for completeness and accuracy in accordance with current standards and regulations; coordinate with hospital staff to complete charts and clarify information for coding purposes; assist with special studies as requested.
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 Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
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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.
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).
Desired Qualifications
Experience utilizing an automated encoder or abstracting system is highly desired.