CODER II (47117): CHW-Mercy Merced

CODER II (47117)

FACILITY INFORMATION

Mercy Medical Center Merced has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a 172-bed main campus, Outpatient Center, Cancer Center and several rural clinics. And we are still writing our story. Mercy recently broke ground on its 185-bed replacement facility in North Merced. Scheduled to open in 2009, this landmark building will offer the latest in facility design and technology.

Wherever you work throughout our system, you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality, personalized care. Joining our 1,100 employees, 230 physicians and many volunteers, you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center Merced.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Position Summary
Responsible for the assignment of ICD-9-CM diagnostic and procedure codes with regards to DRG and APC cases. Assigns CPT4/HCPS for procedure codes.

Qualifications
Minimum
1. High school graduate or equivalent
2. At least two (2) years experience with ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding and 3M Interface coding system in an acute hospital.
3. Ability to possess information within a medical record to determine correct codes.
4. Computer literate

Desired
1. Possess and maintain a current Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or RHIT certificate.
2. Some college courses in Anatomy/Physiology and Medical Terminology.
3. Effective communication, both verbal and written

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