
Coder IV
- Henderson, NV
- $32.44-45.03 per hour
- Training
- Full-time
- The purpose of this position is to apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information records for data retrieval analysis and claims processing.
- This position is expected to perform duties in alignment with the mission and policies within the Dignity Health organization TJC CMS and other regulatory agencies.
- Analytical / Critical thinking and problem solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively across organizational levels.
- Working knowledge of functional relationships between departments within healthcare or similar environment.
- This position is represented by SEIU, Local 1107 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
- Knowledge and application of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS and CPT-4 classification systems.
- Knowledge of information privacy laws access release of information and release control technologies. Knowledge of hospital protocols and procedures.
- Knowledge of TJC, HIPPA, HCFA, Title 22, security principles guidelines and standard healthcare practices.
- Demonstrated competence with personal computers networks and Microsoft Office (including MS Word) and EMR systems.
- Must have the ability to pass a coding technical assessment.
- Three years of relevant coding and abstracting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required in an acute care hospital setting.
- Minimum of 3 years of Inpatient medical coding experience (hospital facility etc.).
- Must have ICD-10 coding experience.
- Must have experience with DRG coding. (One year of experience will be waived for those who have attended the Dignity Health Coding Apprenticeship Program.)
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Have and maintain a current coding credential from AHIMA or AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P,CPC or CPC-H).
- Three years of relevant coding and abstracting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required in an acute care hospital setting.
- Minimum of 3 years of Inpatient medical coding experience (hospital facility etc.)
- Must have ICD-10 coding experience Must have experience with DRG coding.
- Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel.