Job Information
Lima Memorial Health System Coder Professional in Lima, Ohio
Clerical / Administrative
Full Time, Days, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Posted 03/05/2024
Req # 9320
Shift: 8 hour shifts
Days: Monday - Friday
Weekends: as needed
Hours/Pay Period: 80 hours per pay period
Functioning within the Health System' mission, values, objectives, procedures and policies, the Coder Professional codes all physician office medical records as assigned by reviewing the entire medical record to determine if the documentation supports the code assignment as well as reviewing the chart for any specific regulations such as medical necessity.
Education: An Associate's degree or completion of a certified coding program is required.
Licensure/Certification: Current CPC or AHIMA Certified Physician Coder is required. Will consider a candidate who is actively enrolled in a certification program. To retain a position, if an individual without a current certification is hired into a Coder - Professional position, s/he must successfully obtain certification within one year of hire.
Experience: A minimum of two years of coding experience in a physician's office or hospital setting is preferred.
Skills: Must be knowledgeable in grouper mechanics, medical necessity, clinical documentation, RAC's and other review processes and demonstrate proficiency with reimbursement and MS-DRG's. Basic competency with Word and Excel is also required. Knowledge of Quantim encoder and Meditech is strongly preferred.
To Apply: Complete online application by visiting Coder Professional - Lima Memorial Health System (healthcaresource.com){rel="nofollow"}