Sr. Certified Coder

Adventist Health • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work. Job Summary: Reviews patient records to identify the diagnosis and procedure codes performed during the patients stay are valid and in accordance with coding conventions and guidelines. Applies substantial knowledge of the job and experience to complete a wide range of activities with varying difficulty. Regularly works with sensitive and confidential information, often involving the interpretation of policies and procedures to guide use.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' coding experience: Preferred
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Outpatient Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder(COC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based(CCS-P) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT): Required
• CCS OR CPC OR ROCC OR CIRCC-AAPC OR CCS-Phy OR CC-AAPC OR CCA OR RHIA OR RHIT: Required

Responsibilities

• Abstracts and assigns diagnosis codes and procedure codes from the patient record to provide information required for billing and reimbursement.
• Audits medical records to ensure proper coding is completed and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Applies strategies to improve productivity.
• Identify trends with tasks and provide feedback to leadership.
• Identifies and reports possible HAC's or adverse events to Quality Department and HIM.
• Provides departmental or enterprise coverage when needed.
• Follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies.
• Collaborates to provide coding feedback and education to departmental leadership regarding completeness and accurateness of documentation and physician coding practices.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees