Medical Coder (S0291)

Position Summary:  

We are seeking a Medical Coder who will handle the responsibility of reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data, review and re-assign as appropriate, provider-assigned primary care, dental, outpatient behavioral health, substance use and psychiatric CPT, HCPCS, and ICD–10 codes. This position resolves error reports associated with the billing process, identifies and reports error patterns, and when necessary assists in the design and implementation of work flow changes to reduce billing errors. This position audits charts for proper documentation and coding. This position will also take on additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Our ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Current AHIMA or AAPC credentials (one or a combination) of the following: Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or other AHIMA or AAPC approved coding certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year previous outpatient coding experience.
• Annual Flu immunization by Nov 1 and current CPI training.

Salary:  Starting pay is $25 per hour and ranges up to $26.44 per hour (Which includes a $1.00 Locale differential) and considers preferred experience and preferred education described above.

Benefits (Full Time employees):

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)               •            Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 6% match    •            Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account               •            Dental
• Flexible Spending Account          •            Vision
• Dependent Care Account            •            Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance                                •            College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits            •            Personal Days
• Loan Repayment Programs         •            (9) Company Paid Holidays
• (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
• On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move 15 pounds up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between AHS locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. AHS may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD -10.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Internet access and Electronic Health Records.
• Ability to operate standard office equipme