Sr Coder

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

As a Senior Coder, you will act as the lead coder for your designated team. This position will train staff on department policies, procedures, systems and correct coding requirements. The Sr. Coder additionally will monitor staff workload, audit coders, fill in for out of office coders, and make recommendations to Physician Coding leadership to help improve the efficiency of the team.

To be successful in this role, you must combine accuracy and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of coding standards and healthcare regulations. Clear communication with providers and staff, along with efficient management of records, ensures claims are processed correctly and on time.

• Train all new coders on department policies, procedures and correct coding principles
• Provide routine education,training and auditing to their designated coding teams
• Analyze coder's workload and make recommendations to assigned supervisor to ensure all work is completed by the specified timeframes
• Research and provide guidance to coders and other DHMF/CSH staff on coding-related questions or concerns
• Create and update coder job aids to ensure staff have resource materials to correctly code all services provided to patients
• Assist coders with provider education and feedback to effectively and accurately code all services

***This position is remote.

Minimum Qualifications:

- 4 years of professional fee coding experience. Must have and maintain an in-depth knowledge of CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding guidelines.

- High school diploma or equivalent

- CPC or CCS-P Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior lead coder experience preferred.

- GECB/IDX and Cerner experience preferred