HIM Coder II
Company: Kaiser
Location: Vashon
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
HIM Coders are responsible for coding a variety of services
including: Ambulatory Surgery, hospital professional visits and
procedures, clinic visits and procedures (including Urgent Care),
Pathology and EKGs. Both ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding is performed,
depending on the date of service. Coders read and interpret medical
record documentation to identify codeable diagnoses, services and
supplies, and assign codes as appropriate. They follow
industry-standard coding and payor guidelines and KFHPW policy and
procedures in the application of coding methodologies and medical
record interpretation. Coders also are required to have knowledge
of the KFHPW billing system to assure the coded data produces a
clean claim. Coding is critical for billing and reimbursement of
services provided by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
providers and staff. Coded data is also used in practice management
and in managing patient populations. Coding is required to submit
compliant bills, and for reporting Medicare encounter data.
Essential Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Education
License, Certification, Registration
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
PrimaryLocation : Washington,Renton,Renton Administration -
Adams
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 04:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : J04 OPEIU OPEIU East and
West
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Medical Records,Health Information Management
Department : Renton Admin Adam - Med Rcds-Coding Operations -
1130
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
any other protected status.
Keywords: Kaiser, Seattle , HIM Coder II, Other , Vashon, Washington
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