Certified Coder (Remote, Orthopedics)

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary

Reviews patient records to identify the diagnosis and procedure codes performed during the patients stay are valid and in accordance with coding conventions and guidelines. Works on routine assignments within defined parameters, established guidelines and precedents. Follows established procedures and receives daily instructions on work.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• High
• School
• Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical
• Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' coding experience: Preferred
• Two years' healthcare experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Outpatient Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder(COC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based(CCS-P) or Certified Coding Associate(CCA) or Registered Health Information
• Administrator (RHIA) or
• Registered
• Health
• Information
• Technician (RHIT): Required
• Ccs or cpc or
• Circc-Aapc
• OR
• CC-AAPC
• OR
• CCS-Phy
• OR
• CCA
• OR
• CCC
• OR
• RHIA
• OR
• RHIT
• OR
• CPC-A: Required

Essential Functions

• Abstracts and assigns diagnosis codes and procedure codes from the patient record to provide information required for billing and reimbursement.
• Audits medical records to ensure proper coding is completed and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies.
• Collaborates to provide coding feedback and education to departmental leadership regarding completeness and accurateness of documentation and physician coding practices.
• Analyzes content of reports and software edits to facilitate revisions with appropriate departments (Ancillary and Emergency Department Coding only).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.