Med Records Coder- Days

Location: Carney Hospital Posted Date: 11/14/2023 Job Type: Full Time Salary: $24.19-$35.94 Department: 0401.70900 CARN Medical Records

About Steward Health Care

Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

For more information, visit steward.org

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Medical Record Coder Supervised by: HIM/Medical Records Director

Job Summary: Accountable for conversion of diagnoses and treatment procedures into codes using an international classification of diseases (ICD-9 and CPT4). Requires skill in the sequencing of diagnoses/procedures to optimize reimbursement. Ensures that records are coded in an accurate and timely manner.

Regulatory Requirements:

High school graduate or equivalent.

CCS or RHIT preferred

1 or more years of previous hospital experience as a Coder, preferred.

Knowledge of diagnoses/procedures in accordance with ICD-10-CM/ CPT-4 coding principles for both acute and Adult Behavioral Medicine.

Ability to work with physicians in a collaborative manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Basic computer knowledge.