Coder I

Job Brief

1 Opening

Pay Range: CODER I - $25.62 to $40.98

Job Summary Coder I

The Coder I is responsible for analyzing medical records for completion; performing coding and abstracting functions and efficiently navigating the electronic medical record to find patient information required for coding. The Coder I is responsible for functioning as a record reviewer for the Emergency Department medical records and determining appropriate charge levels for each patient and performing periodic audits to ensure that Emergency Department patients are being charged according to regulatory compliance.

Licensure and Certification:

N/A Education:

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

AHIMA approved coding seminars/classes or other approved form of coding training Experience:

One year acute care hospital experience Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of ICD-9 CM and CPT

Understanding of UHDDS

Computerized medical records coding and abstracting experience desired

Knowledge of APC, E&M coding, modifier usage

Ability to use encoder at entry level

Ability to code clinical outpatient and emergency department records Physical Demands - Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care:

Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.

Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.

Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.

Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.

Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.

Key for Physical Demands

Continuous

66 to 100% of the time

Frequent

33 to 65% of the time

Occasional

0 to 32% of the time