Coder II

Are you ready to join a staff of like-minded professionals that strive to provide compassionate, affordable, high-quality care in our community?
At Valley Regional Hospital, patients are the center of our coordinated care system and right now we have an opening for a Coder II to join our team.
The primary responsibility of the Coder is:

• Ensures that records are correctly coded within 48 hours of discharge, excluding weekends and holidays.
  
• Reviews chart thoroughly to ascertain whether all diagnoses/procedures are present in accordance with mandated coding guidelines related to ICD-10 CM coding principles.
  
• Contact the responsible physician in a professional, tactful manner, with coding queries related to diagnosis, CPT and HCPCS if they are not available in the chart.
  
• Utilizes computerized coding/abstracting equipment.
  
• Meets quality standards of having 95% of principal diagnoses and procedures appropriately and/or correctly coded.
  
• Maintains current coding knowledge through review of periodicals, articles, meetings.
  

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

CPC, CCS, or CCS-P certification required Must be familiar with charting, NCCI, and coding requirements for multiple specialties, including ED, IP, OBSV, OP, pediatric, infusion, and SNF. 3 years of experience preferred Associates degree or equivalent with 5 years recent acute hospital coding experience preferred.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to effectively communicate (both verbally and in writing)
Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff across the organization
Attention to detail essential.

Min:$22.96

Max:$32.84

Start your application now; we cant wait to talk to you.

VRH employees enjoy a low-cost comprehensive benefits program with highlights below:

• Free medical and dental plan options
• Vision insurance
• Retirement (403b) with match
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account with employer contribution
• Short Term Disability / Life insurance covered by VRH
• Robust ETO accrual with an optional annual cash out
• Onsite wellness initiatives including reimbursements
• Educational Reimbursement

Valley Regional is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health;
• Work Status: 80.00;
• Employment Type: Full time;
• Job ID: 3669

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health, the premiere health system in New England.

First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.

Career development

Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.

You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.

Benefits and wellness

We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.

Our locations

New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.