Remote CT Technologist
Tenet Desert
Palm Springs, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

Shift: Days

Job type: Full Time

Hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri 

GENERAL DUTIES:

The Inpatient Coder II is responsible for accurate coding and abstracting of clinical information from the medical record.  The position is responsible for maintaining Tenet standards for coding data quality and integrity, as well as productivity within established guidelines.  The Coder II is responsible for coding of Tenet facilities as assigned, assisting with productive coding to maintain DNFC, and assisting with the training of new coders, resolving coding edits, CARDS edits and/or other projects.

The Coder II codes and abstracts Ancillary, Emergency Department, Outpatient Surgery, Observation, or low acuity Inpatient encounters according to the Tenet Coding Quality Standards policy/procedure.  Coding function includes diagnosis, PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, CARDS and coding edit resolution.

Required:

Minimum Education:                       

High School Diploma or GED equivalent 

Minimum Experience:                      

2-5 years facility-based coding

Required Course (s) Training:         

Completion of coding certificate program or associates or bachelor’s degree in health information management or related field

Skills-Machines:                                

Computer and  phones

Skills-Administrative:                       

Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, electronic medical record, and encoder

Conditions:                                        

Remote Office Setting