Valleywise Health
Certified Medical Coder IV - remote
Pay$25.96 - $38.29 / hour
LocationPhoenix/Arizona
Employment typeOther
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Job Description
- Req#: 32845
Employer Industry: Healthcare Services
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Hourly pay rate up to $38.29
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Collaborative environment with the potential for mentoring and training new staff
- Engage in a variety of coding types, enhancing professional skills and expertise
- Work in a supportive atmosphere focused on compliance with current coding guidelines and regulations
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Code all types of cases including Inpatient, Burn, Behavioral Health, Observation, ED, Trauma, Surgical, and Infusion and Injections using ICD-10-CM, PCS, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines
- Assist in coordinating coding meetings with the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team and monitor ongoing coding reviews
- Ensure all assigned codes comply with current coding guidelines, federal and state regulations, and facility requirements
- Train and mentor new coding staff while reviewing and auditing various coding types
- Test and implement new coding software as needed
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Requires an associate degree in Health Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible acute care inpatient and/or outpatient hospital coding experience
- Must have certification as either RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC
- Ability to pass a coding exam before hiring
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Dual credentials in coding certifications
- Experience with automated encoder systems
- Strong analytical abilities to interpret data for accurate coding
- Excellent customer service skills and effective communication abilities
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Valleywise Health is a comprehensive healthcare system with locations throughout the Valley, serving Maricopa County for 140+ years.