About the position
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center - Opening in 2025! When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years! This teaching hospital will integrate clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration will establish a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports. We are seeking a HIM Coder (Full Time). Our ideal candidate will review medical records and assign ICD-9-CM and CPT codes to Inpatient and/or Outpatient records. They will post charges and level Emergency Room visits. They will abstract medical, demographic and other information from the medical record and enter data into hospital wide information system, meeting coding standards and daily productivity.
Responsibilities
- Review medical records and assign ICD-9-CM and CPT codes to Inpatient and/or Outpatient records.
- Post charges and level Emergency Room visits.
- Abstract medical, demographic and other information from the medical record.
- Enter data into hospital wide information system, meeting coding standards and daily productivity.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years coding experience in ICD-9CM and CPT-4.
- RHIT, CCS, or AACP Certification preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Computer/keyboard skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and disease process.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Effective communications skills, both verbal and written; Able to speak and write English fluently.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.
