HIM Coder-Level I

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.” Department: Health Information Management: Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk), Remote GENERAL SUMMARY: Works under the supervision of the Health Information Reimbursement Manager. The primary job function of the HIM Coder Level I are to assign correct, ICD-10 and CPT codes to established diagnoses and procedures to outpatient (emergency room, same-day surgery, interventional radiology, observation and/or Urgent Care Center) and/or limited inpatient records. In some instances, may audit OP and /or IP records for charging accuracy. May be asked to add or delete charges for optimal reimbursement as well as compliance following coding and governmental guidelines. The level one coder has mastered a maximum of 2 work types. Performs other duties as assigned. Education: Licensure: Experience: - High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required - Medical terminology required - Successful completion of an anatomy and physiology course preferred - Enrolled in a formal coding training program within 90 days of hire required; with s...