Facility Rehab Coder/HIM Coder
PAM Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Enola • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Performing coding and abstracting of both inpatient and outpatient medical records in accordance with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding rules, guidelines, and conventions following hospital and PAM Health system procedures.
- The ICD-10-CM codes will accurately reflect the reason for admission, extent of care received, and level of severity of illness.
Requirements
- High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
- Coding, medical terminology, Anatomy/Physiology courses preferred.
- Certification as one of the following is preferred;
- a. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- b. Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P)
- c. Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- d. Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A)
- e. Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- f. Certified Coding Associate required (CCA)
- g. Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- h. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- i. Registered Nurse (RN) with ICD-9-CM coding background
- j. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with ICD-9-CM coding background
- Minimum of two (2) years experience as a coder is preferred.
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM / CPT coding skill, disease processes, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and laboratory terminology in order to code accurately.
- Ability to stay abreast of coding changes/ICD-10-CM Official Conventions along with Official ICD-9-CM / CPT Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
- Ability to assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis/procedure codes according to the International Classification of Diseases utilizing the 3M coding application.
- Familiarity with the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) preferred.
- Must possess accurate data entry skills and computer skills.
- Ability to enter data into the computer for billing and statistical purposes required.
- Must possess ability to communicate with customers, families, staff, management, physicians and general public.
- Must be able to follow directions accurately and timely, produce quality and quantity work of repetitive tasks and have preference for orderly, detail-oriented duties.
- Must have understanding of HIPAA regulations.
- Must exercise initiative and concise decision-making, organize work independently, and be willing to work with physicians and other hospital staff, and promote a positive attitude.
- Familiarity with TJC and State regulations along with legal aspects of the medical record.
Benefits
- Medical Benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
- Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
- Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial service
- Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
- Life and Disability insurance benefits
- Education/In-Service Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance
- Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
- Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings
- Personal Travel Discounts
- Employee Bonus Referral Program
- 401(k) plans and discretionary employer match
- Generous Paid Benefit Time
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
ICD-10-CM codingCPT codingmedical terminologyanatomyphysiologydata entrycoding accuracyICD-9-CM coding3M coding applicationbilling coding
Soft skills
communicationattention to detailinitiativedecision-makingorganizational skillsability to follow directionscustomer serviceindependent workpositive attitudetimeliness
Certifications
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A)Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)Certified Coding Associate (CCA)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Registered Nurse (RN)Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)