Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from ScionHealth
Job overview
The Medical Records Coder role at ScionHealth involves accurately coding medical records to support proper documentation and billing, impacting patient care and compliance.
Responsibilities and impact
The coder will assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures using official guidelines, ensure proper DRG assignment, communicate with hospital staff for clarifications, enter codes into automated systems, ensure regulatory compliance, report discrepancies, and maintain confidentiality.
Experience and skills
Requires knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, strong communication and organizational skills, fluency in English, and 3 years of Long-Term Acute Care Coding experience; certification like AHIMA CCS or eligibility preferred.
Work environment and culture
ScionHealth values caregiver empowerment, patient care, courage, curiosity, and a culture of respect and collaboration.
Company information
ScionHealth is a healthcare company focused on empowering caregivers and delivering quality patient care through a values-driven culture.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position with no travel required.
Company overview
ScionHealth is a healthcare services provider that operates a network of hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. The company makes money by offering a range of medical services, including acute care, rehabilitation, and specialized treatments, to patients. ScionHealth was formed in December 2021 through the combination of LifePoint Health and Kindred Healthcare's hospital division, creating a robust platform for delivering quality healthcare. Understanding its commitment to patient care and its strategic growth through mergers can be crucial for a candidate.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your expertise in medical records coding, emphasizing your proficiency with ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems as required by ScionHealth.
Stress your experience in Long-Term Acute Care coding and your ability to accurately assign DRGs, reflecting the job’s focus on precise diagnostic and procedural coding.
Apply through multiple platforms including ScionHealth’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and reach.
Connect with current employees in the Medical Records or Health Information Management divisions at ScionHealth on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent posts about healthcare compliance or asking about their experience working remotely.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'medical records coding,' 'DRG assignment,' 'ICD-9-CM,' 'CPT,' 'healthcare compliance,' and 'confidentiality' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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