Health Info Coder I

Coder/Biller Position

Salary Description: $22.13-$36.88

Division: Finance

Department: Health Information Management

Supervisor: HIM Manager

Status: Non-Exempt

Our Mission: To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve demonstrating compassionate, patient-centered care.

Summary

The HIM Coder is responsible for coding all medical records accurately in accordance with federal and state guidelines and perform daily functions of the Health Information Department, in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Cozad Community Health System.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs accurate coding of all medical record information.
• Communicates with providers on coding changes.
• Researches and maintains current knowledge with billing and coding changes by utilizing all resources.
• Works in Clearinghouse to bill insurance companies.
• Maintains charts appropriately including ensuring outpatient charts are complete.
• Performs medical records clerical duties.
• Follows all HIPAA guidelines and promotes and ensures patient safety.
• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive and professional environment.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and complete errands based on business needs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office and patient care environment. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cozad Community Health System is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified employees from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Cozad Community Health System, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Associates Degree in Health Information or a related field preferred.
• Computer experience in a healthcare setting and medical terminology knowledge required.

Licensure/Certification

• AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification
• Basic Life Support (CPR)
• Valid Driver's License