Certified Coder (CSS)

Job Summary:

The Certified (CSS) Coder is responsible for accurate coding of all outpatient services, procedures, diagnoses and conditions, working from the appropriate documentation in the medical record.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Classification systems include ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS as well as other specialty systems as required by diagnostic category.

All work carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS and CMS coding guidelines.

As needed, Coders may assist and be a resource for data integrity for other employees who need clarification and assistance in coding. 

Requirements:

Must have at least three (3) years hospital or surgical center coding experience within the last five years

Certification: This position requires certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and five (5) years of compensatory experience

Completion of classes in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT coding conventions, and disease process from an accredited program.

Must maintain current coding credential

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and utilize auditing skills related to coding quality and compliance

Ability to understand the clinical content of a health record, including the most complicated records

Must also be able to communicate with physicians in order to clarify diagnoses/procedures and sequencing of diagnoses

Will abide by the AHIMA coding code of ethics

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions;Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.