Coding Specialist 2

Overview

At Legacy, we support all of our employees in being the best at what they do. It’s their commitment that helps us fulfill our mission of making life better for others. If you want to grow your coding skills in an environment dedicated to the health and well-being of the community, we invite you to consider this role as a Coding Specialist 2.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code and abstract complex inpatient and outpatient services, interpreting provider documentation.
• Codes and abstracts medical records data completely and accurately using expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS, CPT4, MS DRGs and assigning appropriate Present on Admission indicators.
• Work produced provides a solid database for use by Hospital Administration, Medical Staff, Quality Services, and other internal/external users.
• Facilites assurance of the optimal payment to which the facility is legally entitled with the lowest possible days in accounts receivable.
• May be asked to perform coding audits, queries, and other tasks under minimal supervision as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Completion of classes in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10-CM and CPT coding conventions, and disease processes required.
• Successful completion of college-based coding program preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years, three years preferred, inpatient and outpatient ICD-10-CM coding, CPT coding and abstracting of multiple case types within last five years required.
• Experience on Epic EHR and 3M 360 Encoder Systems preferred.

Skills:

• Computer and encoder skills including 3m. 
• Ability to accurately perform ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding. 
• Capable of moderate keyboarding speed. 
• Ability to read and understand medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, patho physiology.
• Ability to maneuver through multiple computer applications including encoders, abstracting, groupers, EMR and MS Office applications including Excel and Word required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision, seeking direction as needed.
• Ability to communicate proactively with clinical staff.
• Demonstrate excellent prioritization, analytical and organizational skills.

Licensure

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) certification required or obtained within one year of hire.

Pay Range

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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