Health Information Management Coder/Coordinator

Responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations of the HIM Department. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Answering phone calls; scanning documents; emptying binders
• Reviews clinical documentation and assign medical codes.
• Tracking, processing, and evaluating requests for release of information (ROI).
• Demonstrates knowledge in HIPAA standards
• Demonstrates knowledge of existing and emerging requirements related to privacy and confidentiality of health information
• Follows all policies, protocols, and standards of the HIM process
• Demonstrates the ability to gather data, compile information for the preparation of reports
• Assigns and sequences ICD10CM/CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnose and procedures for documented information
• Abstracts all necessary information and assigns codes (ICD10, CPT, HCPCS)

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Coding Certification Required.
• Minimum one (1) year administrative experience preferred
• Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Ability to maintain information as highly confidential.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, standards, and regulations affecting health information systems, specifically in behavioral health service areas.

Benefits

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one month of employment!

• Medical (three plans to choose from)
• Dental (two plans to choose from)
• Vision
• Life Insurance options, including plans for spouse and children,
• 401(k),
• Pet Insurance,
• Identity Theft insurance,
• Tuition Reimbursement,
• Short Term Disability,
• Long Term Disability and a very generous PTO plan and more!