Job Description
Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.
Hilo Benioff Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Coder III to provide advanced coding expertise within the Health Information Management Department. This position is responsible for independently assigning complex ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes, abstracting clinical data, supporting coding compliance initiatives, and serving as a technical resource for coding staff and clinical departments. The Coder III plays a critical role in maintaining coding integrity, optimizing reimbursement, and supporting organizational quality and regulatory objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Assign and sequence complex ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes for hospital and outpatient services in accordance with official coding guidelines and regulatory requirements
Review and analyze medical records for completeness, accuracy, clinical documentation integrity, and appropriate reimbursement opportunities
Abstract clinical data and prepare reports, statistical analyses, and research data to support operational, quality, and regulatory initiatives
Collaborate with providers to resolve documentation discrepancies and ensure accurate clinical representation within the medical record
Research and resolve coding denials, audit findings, and compliance concerns while supporting revenue cycle performance and regulatory readiness
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Coder I and Coder II staff and serve as a coding subject matter expert for complex coding scenarios
Experience, Education, Certifications, and Licensure
High school diploma or equivalent required
Completion of ICD-10 training, coursework, or classes within the past two (2) years required
Two (2) years of specialized health information management experience in a hospital or allied healthcare setting
Two (2) years of coding experience assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes
One of the following certifications required:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
No licensure required
The ideal candidate possesses advanced knowledge of inpatient and outpatient coding methodologies, disease processes, pharmacology, clinical documentation requirements, and reimbursement systems. This individual demonstrates exceptional analytical skills, coding accuracy, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to function as a resource and mentor within a high-performing Health Information Management team.
Benefits
13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
Employee Assistance Program
Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs
* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.
Pre-Employment Health Requirements
Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Shift Details
Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.
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