Medical Records Coding Technician jobs in Pocatello, ID

Description
Purpose: Ensure accuracy, completeness, and safe keeping of patient medical records at PCHD. Apply appropriate medical codes to assist in the preparation of a clean and accurate claim for payment.

Duties:

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes
• Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations
• Follow up with the provider on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear
• Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation
• Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual
• Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy
• Review the previous day’s batch of patient encounter for evaluation and coding
• Ensure that all codes are current and active

Additional Duties as assigned:

• Fulfill internal and external requests for release of medical information.
• Support the Revenue cycle teams with efforts by assisting with pre-authorization codes, chargemaster updates, insurance, credentialing request, price transparency, and training.
• Consolidate and reconcile monthly department statistics.
• Perform data extractions for internal and external reporting.
• Collect and report daily census information.
• Manage peer review program and present at medical staff.
• Track and report provider’s incomplete charts.
• HIPAA training and education for staff members at PCHD.
• All other duties as assigned by department manager.

Working Conditions:

• Stands, sits, bends, lifts, and walks throughout the facility.
• Frequently sitting and typing.
• Occasionally pushing and pulling movements.
• May be subject to frequent interruptions.
• Communicates with Providers, nursing staff, and other department employees.
• May encounter angry or hostile patients and family.

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Medical coding or successful completion of a certification program
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
• Excellent typing and 10-key speed and accuracy
• Commitment to a high level of customer service
• Strong mathematical skills
• Familiarity with ICD-10 codes and procedures
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Able to work independently

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.29 - $31.11 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• American Falls, ID 83211: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• HIM/Coding: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Coding Specialist (Preferred)

Work Location: In person