Date Posted: 02/21/2025

Requisition Number: 9357

Location: CHA Everett Hospital 

Work Days: flexible  

Category: Clerical and Administrative Support  

Department: Health Information Management  

Job Type: Per Diem On Call  

Work Shift: Day 

Hours/Week: 0.00 

Union Name: Non Union

The Coder I, will review clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 codes for reimbursement, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance. Accurately code inpatient and outpatient conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD-9-CM and the American Hospital Association (CPT-4) Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Resolve error reports associated with billing process, identify and report error patterns, and, when necessary, assist in design and implementation of workflow changes to reduce billing errors.

Qualifications: 

Prefer a graduate of an approved Health Information Technology program (HIT) or Health Information Administration Program (HIA). Will consider those who have successfully passed an AHIMA approved coding certificate program.
RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CCA through AHIMA or CPC through AAPC, ICD 10 Certification is highly preferred
Minimum 3 years’ experience working as an inpatient and outpatient coder with CPT coding at an acute care facility.
Possess detail working knowledge of the health record including the chart organization and content as well as clinical knowledge, including extensive training in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical disease process.
Knowledge of reimbursement generally gained through at least five (5) years experience in outpatient and/or inpatient
Demonstrated Competency of ICD-10 coding rules or working toward ICD-10 Competency
Possess technical proficiency in computer applications ability to navigate and query relevant to him-related technologies
Excellent communication skills – Demonstrated ability to present complex coding information/issues in an understandable and compelling manner.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex coding issues to providers
Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
Strong analytic and computer skills   

 
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