Coder Specialist I

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply. Part Time: Minimum of 20 hours per week. Must be an experienced IP Coder. Job Summary: The Coder I Specialist codes ER's and/or outpatients records. Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: None. CCS preferred. Work Experience: Coder from accredited program and a score of 80% or above on the outpatient coding exam. 0-6 months work experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of Basic ICD 10 training and anatomy and physiology. Demonstrated PC and Software proficiency. Must be able to score 80% or above on the outpatient coding exam. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Codes ER's and /or outpatients. Works CCI/medical necessity edits as needed. Monitors unbilled for ER's/outpatients ensuring all accounts are coded on a day-to-day basis. Maintains quality equal to or greater than 95%. Maintains productivity equal to or greater than 95%. Completes continuing education as required. Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field. Working Re...