Title

Coder (Facility)- Remote

About the Organization

Beaufort Memorial, a not-for-profit hospital founded in 1944 on the banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, is licensed for 201 beds (169 acute, 14 rehabilitation and 18 mental health). We are an acute-care hospital, a regional referral center and the largest medical facility between Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C.

Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, Beaufort Memorial boasts a dedicated, high-quality medical staff of nearly 230 board-certified or board-eligible providers.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Lowcountry through improved health, innovative partnerships and superior care.

Position

Coder (Facility)

Location

Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Shift

Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Description

Converts diagnoses and procedures for hospital inpatient and outpatient services, psychiatric inpatient and outpatient services, and inpatient rehab facility services into numerical codes utilizing ICD10CM and CPT coding systems. Makes DRG assignments to inpatient accounts and APC assignments to outpatient accounts to obtain appropriate documentation for the coding of the patient’s medical record.

Position Requirements

Education:

• Education to include Post-High School credits in specialized health care subjects, i.e., medical science, pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ICD 10 coding, CPT/HCPCS coding, etc.

Experience:

• Experience working with computers is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel preferred.
• ICD10CM coding experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Previous experience with coding encoder software/abstracting software is preferred.
• 1-3 years of hospital coding experience preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

• At least one certification from AHIMA or AAPC is required (i.e., CCA, CCS, CPC-H, RHIA, RHIT or equivalent)

EOE Statement

Beaufort Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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