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Coder IIDartmouth Health • Claremont, New Hampshire, United States
Coder II

Coder II

Dartmouth Health • Claremont, New Hampshire, United States
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Are you ready to join a staff of like-minded professionals that strive to provide compassionate, affordable, high-quality care in our community?

  • This is a remote position for applicants living in New Hampshire or Vermont only.

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 i s :

  • 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 can’t 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.

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