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Coder, Hospital Outpatient

SSM Health is a large, Catholic, not-for-profit health system committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care across the Midwest.

SSM Health

Employee count: 1001-5000

United States only

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Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with coding guidelines.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital accounts.
  • Reviews HCPCS charges and codes for appropriateness of modifiers in relation to NCCI/CCI edits. Enters in accurate charge information, when appropriate
  • Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged in a timely matter.
  • Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed
  • Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)

And

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)
And
Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
And
Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
And
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)
And
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8702000033 HB Coding

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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About SSM Health

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SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system dedicated to advancing innovative, sustainable, and compassionate care for patients and communities throughout the Midwest and beyond. With roots tracing back to 1872, SSM Health serves a broad geographic region, including Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, making it one of the largest health systems in the nation.

Our organization employs over 40,000 team members and has more than 13,900 providers committed to fulfilling our mission: 'Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.' This mission informs every aspect of our operations, guiding us in the delivery of quality care while striving to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. In 2023 alone, SSM Health provided $470 million in community benefits, including over $346 million in uncompensated care, reflecting our dedication to community health initiatives.

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