Under the supervision of the Director or Manager, the Coder II is responsible for coding all diagnoses and visit applicable procedures for the Emergency Department, Infusions Wound Care Clinic, and Outpatient Ancillary encounters using HCPCS/CPT and/or ICD-10-CM.
This role supports hospital-based coding and quality monitoring criteria, maintains compliance with applicable coding standards, and helps identify unusual documentation patterns that may require additional research.
The position follows a set schedule with variable start and end times, is part of a collective bargaining agreement, and requires weekend availability as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Six (6) months of Emergency Department coding experience using ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.
- One (1) year of outpatient or inpatient coding experience using ICD-10-CM and CPT codes may be considered in lieu of Emergency Department coding experience.
- For internal transfers: one (1) year of Coder I experience at Tri-City Medical Center may be considered in lieu of the Emergency Department coding requirement.
- Successful completion of a coding skills assessment with a score of at least 70%.
- Current RHIT, CCS, CCA, or CPC certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Wound Care Clinic encounter coding experience.
- Infusion Center coding experience using CPT and/or ICD-10-CM codes.
Additional Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, compliance, and reimbursement guidelines.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing work volume and schedule.
- Strong human relations skills, including listening, conflict resolution, and team building.
Location
San Diego, California, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago