Coder Level II - HIM
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Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Manager, HIM (Coding) and following established hospital and Department policies and procedures, a Coder Level II will apply ICD-10 CM diagnostic and procedure codes as well as CPT procedure and Evaluation and Management codes to outpatient Emergency Care Center/Fast Track accounts. A Coder Level II will also be proficient in at least one other area of outpatient coding (ex. Ancillary Services, Clinics, OB-GYN, Medical Necessity, SNF). Position is remote.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Skills Required:
1. High School Diploma required.
2. Successful completion of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology classes.
3. Working knowledge of ICD-10CM and CPT coding guidelines and conventions.
4. Understanding of Medical Necessity for Medicare targeted tests.
5. One of the following experience/credential options:
• A minimum of two years experience in Emergency Department (technical and profession).
• A minimum of one year experience in Emergency Department (technical and professional) coding –PLUS- a minimum of one year experience in Ancillary Services/Clinic/OB-GYN/Medical Necessity/SNF coding and CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA credential.
6. Ability to achieve and maintain at least a 93% accuracy level while meeting AHIMA productivity benchmarks for assigned primary coding duties.
7. Work requires a moderate level of interpersonal skills to interact with the Medical Staff, co-workers, and staff from various departments.
8. If the candidate is already in a Coder Level I position and wishes to train up to a Coder Level II position they will be eligible for Coder Level II pay rate once they are released from training on Emergency Department coding (technical and professional).
As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
About Us
University of Vermont Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible.
About the Area
The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years.
In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.