Work Shift

Day - 8 Hour (United States of America)

A caring health system dedicated to excellence - today and tomorrow.

I. Position Summary

Under indirect supervision, Coder II is responsible for accurate coding of all physician

practice services. Responsible for creating accounts and coding inpatient rounding from

physician rounding sheets. Working from the appropriate documentation on the medical

record, the coder will assign the appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes from the

required codeset(s) for the patient type. Coder II will be responsible for correcting coding

errors when identified. All work is performed in accordance with the rules, regulations and

coding guidelines as established for ICD (International Classification of Diseases), CPT

(Current Procedural Terminology), CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) as

well as Houston Healthcare organizational/institutional guidelines.

II. Qualifications

• Education & Training:
  
  

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Experience:
  
  

One (1) year outpatient surgery coding experience in an acute care facility or

ambulatory surgery center or (2) years coding experience in a physician office.

• Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:
  
  

Current American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certification or Current

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  
  

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and disease process.

Knowledge of diagnosis and procedure coding guidelines and reimbursement

methodologies. Knowledge and understanding of the revenue cycle process and the

impact coding and related processes have on reimbursement. Ability to understand

the clinical content of a health record. Demonstrate excellent communication skills

and ability to communicate with physicians in order to clarify diagnoses/procedures

and sequencing of diagnoses. Ability to keep information confidential. Ability to

meet or exceed established productivity and quality standards.

Successful candidates will be subject to criminal background and drug screens.

EOE/AA/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

Become a part of a growing team where our Mission is to improve the healthcare of the communities we serve by providing patient-focused, high-quality, cost-effective services while promoting health and wellness.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Expanded Work Shift

On Call