Coder 2-HIM
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: San Bernardino
Posted on: November 18, 2022
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Job Description:
Shared Services: Health Information Management Coding (Full-time,
Day Shift) -
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of
Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility,
integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
The Coder 2-HIM performs International Classification of Diseases
(ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding and abstracts
data from the legal medical record for facilities, licensed under
LLUMC and contracted other LLUH facilities. Assigns diagnosis and
procedure codes in compliance with the American Hospital
Association Official Coding Guidelines. Ensures the quality and
accuracy of coding and abstracted information in compliance with
federal and state regulations, government and contract payers, and
grant funding. Quality of data collected impacts the facility in
multiple ways, including finance, legal, research, teaching,
quality assurance, etc. The Coder 2-HIM must be able to perform
Inpatient and/or Outpatient Surgery coding. Works with students and
coding interns as requested. Performs other duties as needed.
High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of Coding
Certificate program or Associate's Degree in Health Information
Management required. Bachelor`s Degree in Health Information
Management preferred. Minimum two years of coding experience
required, preferably in Inpatient coding and/or Outpatient Surgery
coding. Certified Coding Specialist credential through AHIMA
required.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred. Knowledge of the
standards of Coding as set forth by the American Health Information
Management Association. Able to read; write legibly; speak in
English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and
software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment
required for the position; Able to relate and communicate
positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work
calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and
accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in
person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage
multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload;
work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with
accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with
minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear
sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the
telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated
with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and
written documents necessary to the position.
Additional Information
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, San Bernardino , Coder 2-HIM, Other , San Bernardino, California
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