Certified Medical Coder

at The Healing Sanctuary in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Who We Are:
The Healing Sanctuary is a new kind of health care clinic. We see our patients as people, rather than reducing them to a diagnosis. We recognize the unique individuality of each person and their innate ability to heal. We believe that healthcare extends beyond mere medication and prescriptions; true health and wellness means more than simply the absence of illness. We employ a patient-centered model of health care where providers and patients are partners. We use a consultative and collaborative approach to develop and implement customized and comprehensive treatment plans. It's our mission to get to the root cause of the issue. By combining traditional and integrative medicine, we provide a variety of options to help everyone progress along their own path to optimal health with a 5-star standard of care for the whole family.

If you are committed to healing the whole person: body, mind, heart, and spirit, we are the place for you!

Who You Are:
As a Certified Medical Coder, you will be accountable for conversion of diagnoses and treatment procedures into codes using an international classification of diseases. You will assign ICD-10 CM and/or HCPCS codes, creating APC or DRG group assignment for reimbursement purposes. This role requires skill in the sequencing of diagnosis/ procedures to optimize reimbursement. You must be able to read and interpret operative reports, history and physicals, physician orders, and pathology reports to determine the correct CPT and diagnosis coding. You will ensure that records are coded in an accurate and timely manner. You must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and have excellent organizational skills. Attention to detail and accuracy is paramount. Prior experience working in a medical office is required.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure that diagnosis codes and procedure on clinical summary agree with physician’s preference 100% of the time.
• Review charts thoroughly to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures.
• Contact responsible physician in professional manner if diagnosis is not available on chart.
• Assist with coding and error resolution.
• Refer chart to director, if there is a question regarding the diagnosis code.
• Utilize computerized coding/abstracting equipment.
• Code all diagnoses/procedures in accordance to ICD-10-CM coding principles and the Coding Manual.
• Log diagnoses, procedures and other abstracting data on worksheet to input in the computer.
• Ensure data quality and optimum reimbursement allowable under the federal and state payment system.
• Act as a resource person to clinical staff and patients for coding and may provide education regarding coding changes/issues.

Our Work Environment:
This is a full-time, in office position with a Monday-Friday schedule. We work 8:00-5:00 Monday-Thursday and close at 2:00 on Friday! We offer Paid Time Off; a 401K with company match; medical, dental, and vision coverage; company paid life insurance; an in-house chef; and employee discounts medical services.
Compensation starts at $17.00/hour DOE.

If you put the patient first and believe health and healing is more than pills and prescriptions, we want to hear from you! Join our dynamic and compassionate team to participate in meaningful work that positively impacts lives.