Inpatient Coder - FT at Northern Montana Health in Havre, Montana

Job Description:

The Inpatient Coder shall work under the direction of the Coding Supervisor, and the Director of Health Information Management. The candidate shall work with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases-Current Version (ICD-10) and Diagnosis Related Grouping (DRG). Other duties include processing Inpatient or Observation level accounts; evaluating the documentation and assign correct CPT codes for evaluation and management levels; assign appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis code(s) to accurately support the need for each service. Additionally, the candidate shall provide outstanding customer service to internal departments; respond timely to coding review requests/inquiries, as well as complete other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
1) Five years of acute coding experience required.
2) Certification as CCS, CCS-P, or CIC is required.
3) Able to multitask with many interruptions.
4) Written and oral communication skills.
5) Ability to comprehend, train and apply given information.

Health, dental, life, and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b option.

Salary commensurate with up to 10 years experience.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $28.50 - $33.50 per/hour
Ref Code: 2024-031
Contact Information
Employee Services
Employee Services
30 13th St
Havre, MT 59501
Email: nmhcempls@nmhcare.org
Phone: (406)262-1403
Fax: (406)262-1611