Employer: Klickitat Valley Health
Job Description:
Are you passionate about playing a vital role in the healthcare industry, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of patient records? We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Health Information Management (HIM) Coder II to join our dynamic team. As a HIM Coder, you will be at the forefront of maintaining and organizing critical healthcare data, contributing to the overall quality of patient care and facilitating seamless communication across healthcare professionals. This is a full-time position at 40 hrs/week.
Klickitat Valley Health is a rural, critical-access hospital located in scenic Goldendale, Washington only two hours from Portland along the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. KVH offers emergency and acute inpatient care and a full scope of ancillary services including General Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, PT / OT, Behavioral Health, Dental, Pain Management and Hospice. The hospital also owns a busy, well-established primary clinic that is located on hospital campus. Inpatient care is managed by 24/7 Hospitalist staff. KVH employs over 300 staff.
General Summary:
The Medical Coder II is an administrative healthcare professional that carefully reviews all inpatient and outpatient medical records and assigns appropriate ICD and CPT codes to the record for billing. The Medical Coder II is a resource for all staff and providers as it relates to correct coding for optimal reimbursement. The Medical Coder II demonstrates excellence in customer service during interactions with employees, managers/supervisors, patients, patient family members, customers, vendors, etc. and works collaboratively with colleagues and departments throughout the organization to provide optimal care services in a professional, ethical and knowledgeable fashion. Maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications):
Education:
High school diploma or GED required.
Graduate of an accredited medical billing / coding program or a minimum of two (2) years of applicable experience including ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding, plus education with ICD-10 coding standards.
National coder certification required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reviews inpatient and outpatient medical records to identify the principal diagnosis and all applicable secondary diagnoses and procedures.
Assigns ICD-10CM and CPT- 4 codes to records.
Enters coded and other related data into the hospital information management system for claims processing.
Queries/verifies with other staff, including providers, on correct coding and documentation requirements.
Acts a resource for questions and troubleshooting related to coding and / or billing process.
Remains current on coding trends and advances or changes to universal coding system(s).
Performs other related duties as assigned/required.
Contact Person:
Location:
• Goldendale, WA
Application Method: Apply Online
Base Pay: $25.36 - $30.91 Hourly
