ED Coder

ED Coder

This is an intermediate coding position that codes and abstracts Outpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into the designated coding and abstracting system utilizing the 3M encoder, as appropriate. Meets quality and productivity coding standards and demonstrates the ability to navigate an EMR. Ability to code designated outpatient type at any facility.

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. Required
• Associate Degree Preferred
• A minimum of 2-year coding experience, preferably in an acute care setting, or Completion of the internal coding program
• Must demonstrate competency of outpatient coding guidelines and APC assignment
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and emails and troubleshooting computer problems
• Experience successfully working in a remote environment, preferred
• Current AHIMA credentials(i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS,CCS-P) or AAPC credential (COC, CIC,CPC-H, CPC), required or must be certified within one year of hire.

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards page.