Specialty Coder

Specialty Coder - Medical Coding

Responsible for assuring charges are processed promptly & accurately into the Practice Management System.

Supports the Clinic staff in all aspects of procedure & diagnostic coding.

Review surgical operative notes and specialty specific clinic-based charges and assign CPT, diagnosis codes, and modifier for the services provided in accordance with AMA-CPT, ICD-10, and the National Correct Coding Initiative.

Serve as a liaison between clinical staff and providers for coding questions.

Facilitate accurate coding by providing and promoting provider and staff education.

Schedule: Mon - Fri 8a - 5p, can be somewhat flexible.

Requires on-site training for approximately three months.

Hiring Range: $26.70 to $35.50.

Placement in the range is dependent on applicable professional experience and certifications.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


* Working knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding and Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI).


* Must maintain proficiency in accordance with VC's Coding Proficiency Standards.


* Ability to train and audit new and established providers as skills are mastered.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


* High school diploma or equivalent required.


* Must have and maintain one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, CCS-P, or RHIT); AAPC (CPC, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or one of the relevant AAPC specialty-specific coding credentials).


* Medical Terminology required.


* Typing minimum of 40 wpm required.


* Minimum of two years' experience in medical coding preferred.

Pay Range:
$26.15 - $36.61

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.

Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE.

Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment.

Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.).

We also offer a 401k retirement plan, with employer contributions after your first year of employment.

Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked, totaling 120 hours in the first year for full time staff and 200 hours in the first year for full time supervisors and above, increasing in subsequent years.

PTO and Personal Time accruals are pro-rated by FTE/hours worked.

Non-benefits eligible employees will accrue Personal Time based...