Coder - In-Patient

Dignity Health10 months ago
Bakersfield, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

The Medical Record In-Patient Coder is a member of the Health Information Management Team responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of clinical coding, validating the information in the databases for outcome management and specialty registries, across the entire integrated healthcare system. The purpose of this position is to apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information records for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. This position is expected to perform duties in alignment with the mission and policies within the Dignity Health organization, JCAHO, DHS and other regulatory agencies.

Dignity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills

diagnostic coding
claims processing
regulatory compliance
health information management
ICD-10
CPT
procedural coding
data analysis
clinical coding