Senior Coder
Geisinger
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Pennsylvania • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Reviews the content of the medical record for hospital and professional inpatient or outpatient records
- Reviews documents such as laboratory findings, radiology reports, discharge summaries, and consultations
- Translates diagnostic and procedural phrases into coded form procedure codes as required
- Determines the codes for all diagnoses and procedures using Encoder software
- Assigns appropriate codes based on coding guidelines and regulations
- Queries physicians as needed to clarify documentation
- Provides training for coding professionals in coding guidelines and practices
- Completes coding quality audit reviews
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
- Minimum of one of the following certifications is required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Benefits for domestic partners
- Paid time off from day one
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
codingmedical codingprocedure codingdiagnostic codingquality audit reviewscoding guidelinescoding practicesdocumentation clarification
Soft skills
trainingcommunication
Certifications
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)