Coder I

🕒 3 days ago

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

💵 $24 - $34 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

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Denver Health

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1860

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🤝 Non-profit

📡 Telecommunications

Healthcare Insurance • Non-profit • Telecommunications

Denver Health is a comprehensive and integrated health system providing compassionate, mission-based healthcare services to the Denver community and the state of Colorado. With a rich history spanning over 164 years, Denver Health operates numerous facilities including a main campus, family health centers, urgent care clinics, and a school-based health center. The organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional care through its team of over 8,200 employees, and offers services such as telehealth, myChart patient portal, pharmacy assistance, and various specialized healthcare services including orthopedics, bariatric surgery, and emergency services. Denver Health also plays a significant role in public health and community welfare, serving approximately one-third of all births in Denver and supporting numerous public school health programs. As a non-profit health system, Denver Health emphasizes accessibility and community engagement, evidenced by numerous awards and funding initiatives to support its mission.

📋 Description

• The Coder I reviews medical record documentation to abstract and assign diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers. • Provides feedback regarding documentation and coding issues. • Utilizes software applications and coding references to perform coding related tasks. • Completes required coding training or other assigned coding instruction. • Participates in departmental coding meetings, trainings, and roundtables. • Maintains current coding credential(s). • Assists in the creation, evaluation, updating, and ongoing review of Desk Procedures for assigned areas.

🎯 Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required • Less than 1 year prior medical work-related coding experience, completed coding instruction or coding training preferred. • Less than 1 year experience reviewing medical record documentation preferred. • CCS-Certified Coding Specialist - AAPC - American Academy of Professional Coders Required or AHIMA-AHIMA Member - AHIMA - American Health Information Management Association Required or CPCA-Certified Professional Coder Apprentice - AAPC - American Academy of Professional Coders Required or CPC - Certified Professional Coder - AAPC - American Academy of Professional Coders Required • Knowledge of coding and coding guidelines. • Must pass coding proficiency pre-hire test with a score of 70% accuracy or higher.

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays • 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks • Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% • Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. • Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center • Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) • Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more • Tuition reimbursement & assistance • Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways • Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program • National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer