HIM Coder II – Health Information Management – Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

In accordance with federal coding compliance regulations and guidelines, use current ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS code sets/systems to accurately abstract, code, and electronically record into the 3M Coding & Reimburse System (3M-CRS) & the coding abstracting system (3M-ClinTrac), all diagnoses, surgical procedures, and other significant invasive and non-invasive procedures documented by any physician in outpatient medical records (i.e. OP Ancillary/Clinic Visits, and an assorted  outpatient surgeries: GI Lab, Heart Cath Lab, Pain Management surgery, and Invasive Radiology, etc.).  Address OCE/NCCI edits within 3M-CRS and those returned from the Business Office.  Understands PFS coding/billing processes & systems such as PBAR and nThrive/MedAssets/XClaim in a manner to assure claims drop timely with appropriate codes.  Performs other coding department related duties as assigned by HIM management staff.

Minimum Education:
• High school diploma and successful completion of college courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology and a certified coding course.

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:
• One year of experience in ICD-9 & ICD-10 (combined) and CPT/HCPCS coding of ambulatory surgery medical records in hospital or outpatient surgical center, and experience in using a computerized coding & abstracting database software and an encoding/code-finder systems are required.

Required License/Certification:
Minimum National Certification: AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); or AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P); or AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC); or AAPC Certified Outpatient Coding (COC).

If there is the absence of a national coding certificate and the coder possesses any one of the following national certifications, the coder will be required to pass any of the national coding examinations Re: the aforementioned coding certificates within six (6) months of employment:
• AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Successful completion of the hospital specific coding test – with a passing score of ≥70%. The coding test may be waived for former USC or agency/contract HIM Coding Dept. coders who historically/previously met the ≥ 90% internal/external audit standards of the previously held USC Job Code.

• Fire and Safety Certification. If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date. Out-of-state/remote telecommuting coder may be exempt from this requirement.