Coding Specialist III

Title: Coding Specialist III – St. Peter’s Hospital – FT – Remote

Location: US

00552841

Job Description:

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

If you are looking for a career as a health care professional, where you are nurtured by collaboration and teamwork, open communication, and learning. We invite you to become part of an award winning health care system.

Position Highlights:
Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules

Position Summary:
Inpatient coding position
Analyzes physician/provider documentation contained in assigned health records (electronic, paper or hybrid) to determine the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, principal procedure and secondary procedures.
Utilizes encoder software applications, which includes all applicable online tools and references in the assignment of
Internal Classification of Diseases,
Clinical Modification diagnosis and procedure codes, and
Current Procedural Terminology / Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) procedure codes and all required modifiers.
Utilizes coding guidelines established by the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS), American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic, American Medical Association (AMA) for CPT codes and CPT Assistant, American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Standards of Ethical Coding, Revenue Excellence/Regional Health Ministry (RHM) coding policies and CHE Trinity Health Coding Manual (TBA).

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Completion of an AHIMA-approved coding program or an AAPC-approved coding program, or Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of years of education and experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or related healthcare field is preferred.

2. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Procedural Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) is required.

3. Two years of current acute care coding emergency department and observation or physician coding experience is required.

4. Current experience utilizing encoding/grouping software or CAC is preferred. Ability to utilize both manual and automated versions of the ICD and CPT coding classification systems is preferred.

5. Ability to use a standard desktop and windows based computer system, including a basic understanding of e-mail, internet, and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions on the job. Familiarity with distance learning or using web-based training tools desirable.

All new employees are required to undergo and pass all applicable state and federally mandated pre-employment screening requirements.

Pay Range:$22.25 – $34.79

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

If you are looking for a career as a health care professional, where you are nurtured by collaboration and teamwork, open communication, and learning. We invite you to become part of an award winning health care system.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.