Job description

Overview:
At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.

St. Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For information, visit www.stjosephkc.com.

Responsibilities:
The Coder Physician Group analyzes abstracts and codes the diagnostic and procedural information for physician outpatient and office medical records utilizing the International Classifications of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) in accordance with regulatory agencies and physician office specific guidelines. The Coder Physician Group enters the coded data and other abstracted data from the medical record into the electronic information system, facilitating the physician offices and the billing departments indexing responsibility for internal use (such as to support medical care evaluation studies), and mandated reporting requirements. Holding a senior coding position, primary role in assisting medical staff members with improving quality of documentation. Participates in chart review projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Minimum one year experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding in an acute care setting; required.
2. Basic computer experience; required.
3. Use of an encoder software product for code assignment in a physician office setting; preferred.
4. Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm; preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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