Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) CPT Coding Outpatient Coding Medical Record Management Acute Care Coding Medical Coding Medical Coding Clinical Documentation Outpatient Coding Medical Coding Compliance Management

Other Skills

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Quality Driven
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Time Management
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Teamwork
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Detail Oriented

Job description

Overview:

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities:

Central Maine is seeking a Full Time, Specialty Coder to join our Coding Team!

Position Summary:

The Specialty Coder is accountable for the coding of hospital and outpatient specialty services. Responsibilities include the assignment CPT and ICD-10 codes based on documentation, and ensuring encounters are coded accurately and timely.

Essential Duties:

Ensures that records are accurately coded within the time frames set by the department to maintain benchmarks in unbilled accounts.
Reviews chart thoroughly to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures and billable charges.
Utilizes coding/abstracting programs
Codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines.
Posting of CPT and ICD-10 codes.
Meets productivity standard established by the department.
Maintains quality standard established by the department.
Demonstrates knowledge of coding requirements applicable to outpatient, emergency department and hospital-based physician offices.

Education and Experience:

Certified AAPC /AHIMA coder with 2 or more years of previous experience as medical coder.
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding principles
Knowledge of CPT coding principals
Experience with physician E/M coding preferred.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:

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