Coder IV

🕒 March 12

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

💵 $29 - $46 / 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

• Reviews medical record documentation to abstract and assign diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers for statistical classification and reimbursement purposes. • Provides feedback regarding documentation and coding issues. • Utilizes software applications and coding references, including electronic, to perform coding related tasks. • Maintains an understanding of and ensures compliance with, all applicable Official Coding Guidelines. • Participates in coder and provider education including documentation improvement efforts for providers. • Interacts with provider, nursing staff and departments as assigned. • Assists in the training and quality assurance of all coding levels. • Completes any required coding training or other assigned coding instruction. • Participates in departmental coding and educational meetings and roundtables. • Manages resources in a conservative, responsible and cost-effective manner. • Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities. • Works as a member of a coding team for the successful benefit of the department.

🎯 Requirements

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required • Five years medical coding with multi-specialty experience or specialty certification Required • Two years’ experience in an academic setting Required • Proficiency in all major specialties Required • Strong procedural coding Required • Experience reviewing DRG assignment required • CCS-Certified Coding Specialist - AAPC - American Academy of Procedural Coders Required • Applies advanced knowledge of coding and compliance with a working knowledge of hospital based, teaching physician guidelines. • Knowledge of encoder and data abstraction software. • Strong knowledge of billing and reimbursement. • Possess good oral and written communication skills. • Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. • Able to think critically. • Must be capable of reading and interpreting coding guidelines and making subsequent coding decisions. • Knowledgeable in researching coding related topics and issues. • Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to give professional presentations. • Ability to handle a fast paced environment and be a positive role model. • Must pass a coding proficiency pre-hire test with 85% accuracy or higher. • Good computer keyboarding skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. • Epic experience helpful. • Encoder experience helpful.

🏖️ Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year • Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% • Generous medical plans • Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) • On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes • Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more • Tuition reimbursement & assistance • Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching • 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