In this highly technical and fast-paced role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support patient care. The coder classifies and abstracts inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures, assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT codes for optimal reimbursement.
The role also supports accurate database maintenance for case mix indices used in statistical reporting and trend analysis. The Coder 2 is proficient in coding DRG-based records as well as records for all other payers.
The position follows an 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule, Monday through Friday.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of DRG-based coding experience in an acute care hospital
- Experience using an encoder
- Proficiency in detailed work
- Ability to maintain a professional image when handling confidential patient information
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to interact with physicians, other healthcare workers, the public, administration, and health information management staff
- Team-oriented
Responsibilities
- Communicate clearly and openly
- Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
- Be accountable for performance
- Look for ways to improve the patient experience
- Take initiative for professional growth
- Be engaged and eager to build a winning team
Location
Dallas, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago
Browse More Jobs