Job Type
Part-Time
Job Duration
Indefinite
Salary
$31.90 - $47.30
Industry
Hospital
Min Experience
Less Than 1
Min Education
High School
Required Travel
0-10%
Salary - Type
Hourly Wage
Job Function
Coder/medical Coder
Description
This position is accountable for assigning ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes and CPT-4 procedure codes to inpatient and outpatient medical records utilizing the 3M encoding software application. Assigns both HCFA-DRG and APR-DRG's to inpatient medical records. Abstracts clinical, financial, trauma-related, and quality management information into the health system's information management system. Monitors accounts receivable, abstract rejection, claims rejection, and other associated billing reports. Performs inpatient hospital coding 70% or more of total coding output.
Requirements
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum one (1) year ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding classification systems, encoder products, MS-DRG and APR-DRG groupers, and AHA Coding Guidelines required
- Demonstrated skill in data entry and ability to calculate mathematical figures
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- High School diploma as accredited by the US Department of Education or GED required
- Successful completion of a formal training program in ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT coding classification systems, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology required
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required
Job ID: 81643270
One of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation, Valley Children's Healthcare provides Central California's only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood.
Our nonprofit network offers specialized medical and surgical services to treat conditions ranging from common to the most unusual and complex at our 356-bed children's hospital, as well as through partner hospitals, specialty care centers, satellite practices and primary care services.
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