Medical Coder

This is full time position will be for day shift M-F working 8:00-4:30 in the HIM department.

Qualifications:

• Required- Associate's Degree in Medical coding or successful completion of a certification program: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• A strong understanding of physiology, medical terms and anatomy
• Proficiency in computer skills including typing speed and accuracy
• Mathematics skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality of medical information
• Strict attention to details
• Customer Service knowledge/training preferred.
• HIPAA regulations/knowledge required

Responsibilities/Skills but are not limited to:

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes
• Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations
• Follow up with the provider on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear
• Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation
• Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual
• Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy
• Review patient charting for evaluation and coding
• Ensure that all codes are current and active
• Maintains or exceeds established productivity and quality standards.
• Practices and adheres to the Wayne HealthCare’s Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value statement. .
• All other duties as assigned.

Wayne HealthCare is a tobacco free facility and as such no longer hires tobacco users.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical Coding: 1 year (Preferred)
• Coding Specialist: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Coding Specialist (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location