Coder I - HIM Prof Coding Svcs - Day -Part Time

About the position

The Coder I position at WellSpan Health involves collecting, reviewing, retrieving, and coding Evaluation & Management services, Pathology, and minor procedures based on medical record documentation. This part-time role focuses on ensuring accuracy and compliance in coding for quality assessment, audits, and billing purposes.

Responsibilities

• Performs chart audits, reviewing for accuracy and compliance.
• Reviews operative reports and other documentation and assigns appropriate diagnosis (ICD-10) and procedure codes (CPT) for final billing.
• Researches and processes invoice corrections.
• Reviews and analyzes coding/billing procedures.
• Presents training and feedback concerning medical coding, compliance, and reimbursement to physicians/providers.
• Coordinates and implements reimbursement improvement activities with staff and providers.
• Adheres to WellSpan Coding Compliance Guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Less than 1 year Relevant experience Required
• Certified Professional Coder Apprentice Upon Hire Required or Certified Professional Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Medical Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based Upon Hire Required
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 coding, and HCPCS
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy