Coder

The Coder applies appropriate ICD10-CM/PCS and CPT 4 code sets to discharged inpatient and outpatient electronic health record documentation for the purpose of indexing, reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal regulations. The coder abstracts pertinent information from the health record into EPIC system for data retrieval, analysis and claims processing. The coder collaborates with physicians to provide accurate documentation for optimal assignment of codes for reimbursement and outcomes analysis. This position reports to the Coding Supervisor.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Tarzana Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Coursework/Training and AHIMA approved coding certificate program is required for those who do not have the RHIA, RHIT certification.

• Upon hire: National Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders Or

• Upon hire: National Certified Coding Associate

• American Health Information Management Association Or

• Upon hire: National Certified Coding Specialist

• American Health Information Management Association Or

• Upon hire: National Certified Coding Specialist

• Physician

• American Health Information Management Association Or

• Upon hire: National Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner

• American Health Information Management Association Or

• Upon hire: National Certified Health Data Analyst

• American Health Information Management Association Or

• Upon hire: National Registered Health Information Administrator

• American Health Information Management Association Or

• Upon hire: National Registered Health Information Technician

• American Health Information Management Association

• California Fire and Life Safety Card

• National Organization within 30 days of hire

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree Health care related field.
• 3 years of Coder: Recent coding experience using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT4 in an acute care hospital with DRG assignment.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.