Kootenai Professional Services Surgical Coder

Kootenai Professional Services Surgical Coder

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Position Summary:

This position evaluates medical records, abstracts and assigns appropriate CPT, ICD, HCPC codes and modifiers following coding and payer guidelines. Coding will include areas in a variety of specialties such as: general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, gynecology, cardio thoracic, neurosurgery and trauma.

Responsibilities:

• Assigns accurate CPT and diagnosis codes for services rendered based on documentation present prior to approving claim for submission

• Assigns surgical CPT procedural codes using the rules established by the American Medical Association and CMS guidelines

• Maintains and expands knowledge of coding and sequencing guidelines to ensure that all healthcare information is accurately assigned the appropriate CPT and ICD-10CM codes, according to coding and reimbursement guidelines

• Provides all customers of Kootenai Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating performance imperatives each day

• Contacts members of the medical staff for clarification in cases where documentation in the record is unclear or insufficient to determine correct coding assignment

• Successfully meet accuracy and productivity standards as established by department

• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as applicable professional standards

• Fully abstracts surgical cases for correct coding

• Communicates with providers and has the ability to relay regulatory guidelines to support choices in coding

• Ability to code beyond the usual elective procedures such as complex factures, general surgeries such as traumatic injuries from MVAs, complex surgeries, investigational surgeries, etc.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Coding certification required; AAPC or AHIMA

• CGSC (Certified General Surgery Coder) or COSC (Certified Orthopedic Surgical Coder) certification preferred

• 5 years of coding experience with 3 years of surgery coding experience required

• Epic experience required

• Effective human relation skills are required for interacting with all levels of clinic staff, including providers

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a sitting position

• Typical equipment used in an office job

• Repetitive movements

• Remote eligible

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it

• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings

• Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials

• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching

• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more

• Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses

• And much more

Apply today! Please reach out to Lindsay Buchanan at lbuchanan@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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