Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department. Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics.
GENERAL DUTIES:
The Coder II is responsible for accurate coding and abstracting of clinical information from the medical record. The position is responsible for maintaining Tenet standards for coding data quality and integrity, as well as productivity within established guidelines. The Coder II is responsible for coding of Tenet facilities as assigned, assisting with productive coding to maintain DNFC, and assisting with the training of new coders, resolving coding edits, CARDS edits and/or other projects.
The Coder II codes and abstracts Ancillary, Emergency Department, Outpatient Surgery, Observation, or low acuity Inpatient encounters according to the Tenet Coding Quality Standards policy/procedure. Coding function includes diagnosis, PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, CARDS and coding edit resolution.
Meets Coding and Abstracting Productivity Expectations set by Tenet Standards/Policy
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum Experience: 2-5 years facility-based coding
Required Course (s) Training: Completion of coding certificate program, associates or bachelor’s degree in health information management
Required Certification: CCS, RHIT, or RHIA from AHIMA; and/or COC, CPC, or CIC from AAPC
Skills-Machines: Computer and phones
Skills-Administrative: Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, electronic medical record, and encoder
Conditions: Remote Office Setting
Preferred: RHIT, CCS, and/or RHIA
Pay Range: $27.11 - $36.43
Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
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