Medical Coder - Inpatient Job at Valleywise Health, Phoenix, AZ

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  • Valleywise Health
  • Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

Facility: Valleywise Health Medical Center

Department: Health Information Management - Coding

Schedule: Regular FT 40 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Varied

This is a remote position. 

 

Under the direction of the Coding Supervisor, the Coder III assigns diagnostic and procedure codes to patient medical records. Must have extensive acute inpatient coding experience and/or outpatient coding experience in multiple specialty areas. Maintains coding productivity and quality benchmarks as prescribed by the Coding Policy and Procedure, as established for Valleywise Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $23.08 - $34.04

100% Remote

Qualifications
Education:

  • Requires an Associate's degree in Health Information Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that results in the required specialized knowledge and ability to perform the assigned work in lieu of a degree.

  • A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Experience:

  • Requires three (3) years of acute care/or outpatient coding experience demonstrating an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Specialized Training:

  • Requires the ability to pass a coding exam before hire.

Certification/Licensure:

  • Must have RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, or CPC certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must possess knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, severity of Illness and Risk of Mortality codes, MCC and CC, and be able to Query the Physicians, as appropriate.

  • Must know and be able to code all types of patient medical records, including Inpatient, Behavioral Health, Edits, and Errors.

  • Must be able to achieve and maintain appropriate coding quality and productivity established in the Coding Department Policy and Procedure.

  • Must have a strong understanding of computer applications and automated encoder systems.

  • Must know anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, surgical terminology, pharmacological terminology, and patient care documentation terminology.

  • Must have the analytical ability necessary to interpret data contained in records and to assign appropriate codes.

  • Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent customer service skills.

  • Requires the ability to work well independently and demonstrate independent decision-making abilities.

  • Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Remote job, Shift work,

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