Coder II

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, reviews medical record documentation to abstract and assign diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers for statistical classification and reimbursement purposes. Performs various coding assignments under the direction of Coding Management. Provides feedback regarding documentation and coding issues. Utilizes software applications and coding references, including electronic, to perform coding related tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Meets or exceeds the minimum coding productivity standard for the type of coding performed. (10%)
• If applicable, submits a fully completed and accurate production log weekly in a timely manner. (10%)
• Meets or exceeds the minimum coding accuracy rate of 95%. (10%)
• Meets or exceeds the minimum timeliness standard. (10%)
• Completes required coding training or other assigned coding instruction. (10%)
• Participates in departmental coding and educational meetings, trainings and roundtables. (10%)
• Maintains current coding credential(s). (10%)
• Follows all hospital and departmental procedures. Follows directions given by Coding Management. (10%)
• Manages resources in a conservative, responsible, and cost-effective manner. (5%)
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities. (5%)
• Works as a member of a coding team for the successful benefit of the department and DHHA. (5%)
• Strives for strong unit cohesion by working well with other members of the team and performing tasks in a manner that maintains the unit cohesion. (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• Two years medical coding with multi-specialty experience or specialty certification Required and
• Experience reviewing medical record documentation Required and
• Strong procedural coding preferred.

Licenses:

• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist - AAPC - American Academy of Procedural Coders Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Applies knowledge of coding, coding guidelines and a working knowledge of hospital based academic guidelines.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting coding guidelines.
• Ability to handle fast paced environment.
• Must pass a coding proficiency pre-hire test with 75% accuracy or higher.
• Good computer keyboarding skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Epic experience helpful.

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Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Outstanding benefits

• Education opportunities

• Shared leadership and advancement opportunity

• State-of-the-art facilities

• Immediate retirement plan matching

• Professional clinical advancement program

• Participation in evidence-based projects

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Excellence- We are better every day

• Compassion- We care for everyone

• Relentlessness- We fight for everyone

• Stewardship- We use resources responsibly

• Learning- We educate the next generation

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Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

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