Coding Specialist Associate

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$23.00 - $26.44 - $31.28

 

 

Summary: 

Location: Whitney Ave; Holyoke MA-Commutable Remote

Schedule: Monday-Friday; Dayshift; 40hrs Fulltime

This position is responsible for the accurate coding of Ambulatory Facility Services.
All tasks need to be performed following the Operating Principles of Baystate Health.

Job Responsibilities: 

1) Assign ICD-10-CM and/or CPT codes to medical records

2) Adheres to all appropriate coding rules

3) Participates in educational coding meetings either onsite or offsite

4) Meets the minimum productivity and quality coding standards

5) Participates as a team member of a quality team

Required Work Experience: 

1) Minimum of 1-3 years as a coder or equivalent experience

Preferred Work Experience: 

1) Willing to pursue coding certification

Skills and Competencies: 

1) Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM codes, CPT codes, APC's, APG's, and DRG's, as appropriate

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management AssociationAmerican Health Information Management Association

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Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.