Coder I
The Coder I performs coding for facility encounter types (Inpatient, Observation, Outpatient/Recurring, Outpatient surgery, etc.) at the stated minimum performance levels. Analyzes and interprets medical information in the medical record and assigns the correct code using the iCD-10-CM/PCS and / or CPT 4 classification system to the diagnoses / procedures of medical records according to established coding guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Coding Productivity Standards Goal
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Inpatient=3 per hour;
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Outpatient Surgery and Observation = 7 per hour
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Outpatient/recurring = 16 per hour
Coding Quality standards target is 95%, however if a coder reaches the 90% threshold this will be considered meeting the standard.
Receives no more than 10 errors back from Waystar or MedeAnalytics bill scrubber in a month. Email sent by Data Quality Monitoring Analyst with this information.
Replies back to manager and/or auditor by the due date given in email for encounters to correct (Waystar/MedeAnalytics), Concurrent audit review, YES audit review, etc.
Required Qualifications:
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3 Years ICD-10/CPT coding experience specializing in hospital coding
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3 Years JCAHO/DHEC standards related to ICD-10/CPT coding guidelines
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Medical Terminology experience
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MS Office proficiency
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Working knowledge of 3M System
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High School Diploma/GED
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Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist Physicians Office (CCS-P) through AHIMA
Preferred Qualifications:
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Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) through AHIMA
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Associate's Degree in HIM
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Bachelor's Degree in HIM
The pay range for this position is $24.16 - $36.24. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.
