Under the supervision of the Director or Manager, the Coder III is responsible for coding diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT/HCPCS in compliance with UHDDS guidelines, ICD-10-CM coding conventions, and applicable federal and state regulations.
This role supports a range of hospital services, including acute inpatient, obstetric and newborn, physical rehabilitation, behavioral health, same-day surgery, interventional radiology, emergency department records, and outpatient ancillary services. The position also involves abstracting required data elements for accurate data collection, reporting, and billing.
Requirements & Qualifications
Required qualifications
- 1 year of current acute care/hospital coding experience required.
- For internal transfers, one year of Coder I or Coder II experience at Tri-City Medical Center may be accepted in lieu of two years of current acute care/hospital coding experience.
- One of the following credentials is required: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS.
Knowledge and skills
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, coding compliance, and reimbursement guidelines.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changes in workload and schedule.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including listening, conflict resolution, and team building.
- Successful completion of a skills assessment with a score of at least 70%.
Location
California, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago
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