Certified Coder (HIM Dept) - F/T at Northern Montana Health in Havre, Montana

Job Description:

The Certified Coder shall work under the direction of the Coding Supervisor, and the Director of Health Information Management. The candidate shall work with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases-Current Version (ICD-10). Other duties include processing outpatient hospital accounts as well as Rural Health Clinic accounts; reviewing medical records to determine accurate assignment of codes, including (but not limited to) missing/incorrect procedure codes, missing/incorrect diagnosis codes and code sequencing. Additionally, the candidate shall provide outstanding customer service to internal departments; respond timely to coding review requests/inquiries, as well as complete other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
1) Minimum 2 years of experience as an outpatient hospital coder
2) AHIMA (CCA, CCS or CCS-P) or AAPC (COC, CPC or CPC-H) certified
3) Working understanding of hospital Revenue Cycle processes including HIM, CDM maintenance, & billing/claims generation
4) Proficient auditing and problem solving skills
5) Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
6) Excellent written and verbal communication skills
7) Exceptional organizational and work flow management skills
8) Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision
9) Working knowledge of Managed Care and Government payer environment a plus as well as experience in Rural Health Clinic guidelines

Health, dental, life, and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b option.

Salary is commensurate with up to 10 years of experience.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Remote applicants must reside in state*
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Ref Code: 2024-157
Contact Information
Employee Services
Employee Services
30 13th St
Havre, MT 59501
Email: nmhcempls@nmhcare.org
Phone: (406)262-1403
Fax: (406)262-1611