The Coder applies appropriate ICD10-CM/PCS and CPT 4 code sets to discharged inpatient and outpatient electronic health record documentation for the purpose of indexing, reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal regulations.  The coder abstracts pertinent information from the health record into EPIC system for data retrieval, analysis and claims processing. The coder collaborates with physicians to provide accurate documentation for optimal assignment of codes for reimbursement and outcomes analysis. This position reports to the Coding Supervisor.

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Required Qualifications: 

Coursework/Training: AHIMA approved coding certificate program is required for those who do not have the RHIA, RHIT certification. National Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders upon hire. Or National Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association upon hire. Or National Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association upon hire. Or National Certified Coding Specialist - Physician - American Health Information Management Association upon hire. Or National Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner - American Health Information Management Association upon hire. Or National Certified Health Data Analyst - American Health Information Management Association upon hire. Or National Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association upon hire. Or National Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association upon hire. California Fire and Life Safety Card - National Organization within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in Health care related field. Or Bachelor's Degree in Health care related field.     3 years - Coder: Recent coding experience using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT4 in an acute care hospital with DRG assignment. 

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Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.