Coder, Continuum of Care

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

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Worker Type:

PRN

Pay Range:

$23.06 - $34.59

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, is responsible for daily coding activities.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Utilizing computerized coding/abstracting equipment, codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance with coding guidelines while meeting quality and productivity standards. 

• Assures grouping which will provide optimal payment. 

• Provides necessary assistance to physicians, their office staff, field staff, and patients in regards to coding /reimbursement questions. 

• Assists other coders in performance of duties including answering questions and providing guidance to entry levels coders or clinical supervisors. 

• Maintains and reports statistical information when applicable. 

• Reviews daily reports to assure all records are coded in a timely manner when applicable. 

• Consults with field registered nurses and physical therapists regarding appropriate ICD codes and sequence. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

 

EDUCATION 

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

 

EXPERIENCE 

• Two years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin 

•     Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) 
•     Or 
•     Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) 
•     Or 
•     Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) 
•     Or 
•     Certifie