CODER - MEDICAL RECORDS

MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER, GILBERT, AZ
(Full time)

TITLE (REQ ID): CODER - MEDICAL RECORDS
DEPARTMENT:HEALTH INFORMATION MGMT
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:FT
SHIFT: DAY
HOURS PER PAY PERIOD: 80
SHIFT HOURS: 8HOUR
FACILITY: 
LOCATION: GILBERT, AZ
FACILITY INFORMATION
 

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center opened in June 2006. At present, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center has 206 private rooms with guest accommodations, with the capacity to expand to 400 beds over the next five years.

We are extremely proud to announce that we were voted a --Best Place to Work in the Valley.-- We are also very proud to be named one of America--s top ten Healing Hospitals by the Journal of Sacred Work. Our commitment and culture of Radical Loving Care characterized by significant consistency in the delivery of compassionate and competent service to all.

For over 100 years the Sisters of Mercy have provided caring healthcare to Arizona communities with a proven commitment to the healing and wellness of body, mind and spirit. In keeping with this fine tradition, they now lend their dedication and compassion to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, which honors them with its name. Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a four story, full-service, acute-care hospital spanning 60 acres. An additional 40 acres housing a medical office building, research and lab facilities will complete the campus. With 42 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada, CHW is one of the largest healthcare systems in the West.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
 

Under the supervision of the Coding Supervisor, Coder is responsible for the accurate and timely coding of the Inpatient and Outpatient records for diseases and procedures according to ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems and government and corporate coding guidelines; abstracts information from the medical record in compliance with state and other regulatory agencies.
Minimum of two years acute care inpatient coding experience with proficiency in MSDRG assignment and outpatient coding experience.

Ability to interact and communicate with physicians as part of Query process and working with Case Management to actively participate in CDIP (Clinical Documentation Improvement Program).

Prefer a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)credential. Previous experience in utilizing the 3M Coding and Classification programs is a plus.


 
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:573513 last updated on 11/22/2009)