Professional Coder II - Must Reside in Colorado

We are recruiting for a motivated Professional Coder II - Must Reside in Colorado to join our team!

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Department

HB & PB Coding Services

Job Summary

The Coder II is a key member of the Coding/Compliance team and has shared accountability for the success of the department. The Coder II, under general supervision, reviews medical record documentation to abstract and assign diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers for statistical classification and reimbursement purposes. Performs various coding assignments under the direction of Coding Management. Provides feedback regarding documentation and coding issues. Utilizes software applications and coding references, including electronic, to perform coding related tasks. Assists with training.

Essential Functions:

• Meets or exceeds the minimum coding productivity standard for the type of coding performed. (20%)
• Meets or exceeds the minimum coding accuracy rate of 95%. (20%)
• Meets or exceeds the Key Performance Standards of timeliness. (15%)
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information. (15%)
• Assist with the training of coders. (5%)
• Completes required coding training or other assigned coding instruction. (5%)
• Maintains coding credential(s) (5%)
• Participates in departmental coding and educational meetings, instruction and roundtables. (5%)
• Review coding guidelines. (5%)
• Develops and maintains Desk Procedures for assigned areas. (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years medical coding by abstracting and assigning diagnosis, procedures and modifiers in a multi-specialty facility. Required
• Specialty certification required. Required

Licenses:

• CPC - Certified Professional Coder - AAPC - American Academy of Procedural Coders Required or
• CCS - Certified Coding Specialist - AHIMA - American Health Information Management Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Applies knowledge of coding, coding guidelines.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify correct coding.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Must be capable of interpreting and applying coding guidelines.
• Service Orientation - Ability to handle fast paced environment.
• Communication - Good oral and written skills
• Research - Ability to leverage resources to acquire needed information.
• Organizational - Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
• Pass a coding proficiency pre-hire test with 75% or higher accuracy score.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$24.77 - $37.16 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

Originally posted on Himalayas