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This range is provided by Samaritan Health Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$27.03/hr - $39.69/hr This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes and determines the MS-DRG assignment for inpatient records across multiple specialties (i.e. cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, trauma, orthopedics, general medicine and surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, newborns, etc.), or applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes for ambulatory surgery records across multiple specialties (i.e. cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional radiology, trauma, orthopedics, general surgery, urology, gynecology, etc.). May be assigned any of the coding functions of an HIM Coder I or II. Assists with training HIM Coder I and II positions and assists with quality assurance through monitoring of other coders as needed. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Health Information Management (HIM) department manages health information systems and medical records to ensure we meet medical, legal and ethical standards. HIM staff work with Samaritan Health Services patients, staff and providers as well as numerous external entities to maintain the accuracy and completeness of the medical record; provide coded data for evaluation of services and reimbursement; and ensure authorized access to patient medical information in accordance with privacy and confidentiality requirements. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent required. Certification status as RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CIC required. Three (3) years recent inpatient and/or ambulatory surgery coding experience in an acute care hospital with multiple medical and surgical subspecialties required. Experience and/or training in the following required: Advanced medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and pharmacology. Computerized coding/abstracting systems and encoders. Applicable coding rules and compliance guidelines. Billing functions. Components of a charge description master. Background knowledge of health information management processes and concepts. Electronic health record. Training in ICD-10-CM/PCS preferred. All candidates will be required to satisfactorily pass a coding assessment to verify minimum coding skills for this position Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Samaritan Health Services by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Pension plan
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This range is provided by Samaritan Health Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$27.03/hr - $39.69/hr This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes and determines the MS-DRG assignment for inpatient records across multiple specialties (i.e. cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, trauma, orthopedics, general medicine and surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, newborns, etc.), or applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes for ambulatory surgery records across multiple specialties (i.e. cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional radiology, trauma, orthopedics, general surgery, urology, gynecology, etc.). May be assigned any of the coding functions of an HIM Coder I or II. Assists with training HIM Coder I and II positions and assists with quality assurance through monitoring of other coders as needed. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Health Information Management (HIM) department manages health information systems and medical records to ensure we meet medical, legal and ethical standards. HIM staff work with Samaritan Health Services patients, staff and providers as well as numerous external entities to maintain the accuracy and completeness of the medical record; provide coded data for evaluation of services and reimbursement; and ensure authorized access to patient medical information in accordance with privacy and confidentiality requirements. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent required. Certification status as RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CIC required. Three (3) years recent inpatient and/or ambulatory surgery coding experience in an acute care hospital with multiple medical and surgical subspecialties required. Experience and/or training in the following required: Advanced medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and pharmacology. Computerized coding/abstracting systems and encoders. Applicable coding rules and compliance guidelines. Billing functions. Components of a charge description master. Background knowledge of health information management processes and concepts. Electronic health record. Training in ICD-10-CM/PCS preferred. All candidates will be required to satisfactorily pass a coding assessment to verify minimum coding skills for this position Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Samaritan Health Services by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Pension plan
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