Certified Coder I at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Position Summary:

This position is a certified coder who assigns ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures and abstracts the codes and patient data into the Financial and Clinical computer systems.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass Records Custodian Class.
• Successfully completed and passed Medical Terminology Course.
• Successfully completed and passed ICD-9 (or equivalent) Course.
• Successfully completed and passed CPT-4 (or equivalent) Course.
• 6 months experience in medical records.
• Must be a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based (CCS-P) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder – Hospital based (CPC-H). 
• Must have AAPC or AHIMA Certification.
• Able to operate printers, copiers, faxes and shredders.
• Able to use appropriate menus in the Clinical and Financial computer systems.
• Able to use 3M’s Code 3 Coding and Reimbursement system.
• Able to type 50 wpm or faster (corrected for errors).

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

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