Medical Records Coder I/II - Limited Term - County of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
About the Job
San Mateo County Health is seeking three Medical Records Coders for the San Mateo Medical Center to provide coding of services. Services provided at San Mateo County Health which require coding include inpatient, outpatient facility, emergency room, long term care, psychiatric, ancillary services, and clinic visits.
Current open positions for coding will be focused on professional fee (profee) coding. Majority of work for these positions will be coding of clinic visits with possible profee coding of other chart types. Understanding of code combinations and coding guidelines is crucial for candidates to be successful in this position. Some initial training will be onsite in the Health Information Management Department after which the assignment will be fully remote.
The ideal candidate for the position will be familiar with most or all of the following:
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Medical Records Coder I is the first level of this series. Under general supervision, incumbents abstract and code ICD-10-CM diagnosis, CPT surgical and medical procedures usually associated with outpatient care. This class is flexibly staffed with Medical Records Coder II and incumbents may promote to the II level after gaining experience and demonstrating necessary proficiency in coding ICD10 and CPT Procedural coding.
Medical Records Coder II is the journey level class of this series, fully competent to independently code ICD10 and CPT Procedural coding or perform coding audits, provide physician education on coding issues or EM levels, and analyze and resolve billing edits.
SALARY
Medical Records Coder I: $33.11 - $41.41 / hour
Medical Records Coder II: $40.86 - $51.10 / hour
NOTE: These are limited term, at-will positions. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan.
Current open positions for coding will be focused on professional fee (profee) coding. Majority of work for these positions will be coding of clinic visits with possible profee coding of other chart types. Understanding of code combinations and coding guidelines is crucial for candidates to be successful in this position. Some initial training will be onsite in the Health Information Management Department after which the assignment will be fully remote.
The ideal candidate for the position will be familiar with most or all of the following:
- ICD-10 diagnosis and procedures, CPT procedures, HCPCS procedures, CCI edits, APC, HCC coding, and modifiers.
- Has at least one year experience in facility and/or physician coding.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision using sound independent judgement within established guidelines.
- Embraces change.
- Able to organize work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
- Can communicate effectively (both verbal and written) and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Medical Records Coder I is the first level of this series. Under general supervision, incumbents abstract and code ICD-10-CM diagnosis, CPT surgical and medical procedures usually associated with outpatient care. This class is flexibly staffed with Medical Records Coder II and incumbents may promote to the II level after gaining experience and demonstrating necessary proficiency in coding ICD10 and CPT Procedural coding.
Medical Records Coder II is the journey level class of this series, fully competent to independently code ICD10 and CPT Procedural coding or perform coding audits, provide physician education on coding issues or EM levels, and analyze and resolve billing edits.
SALARY
Medical Records Coder I: $33.11 - $41.41 / hour
Medical Records Coder II: $40.86 - $51.10 / hour
NOTE: These are limited term, at-will positions. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan.
Source : County of San Mateo
