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Coder 2-HIM

Coder 2-HIM

at Loma Linda University

San Bernardino, CA

Posted: 4-3-2025

Healthcare

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$92,238/year

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About this Career

Medical Records Specialists

Skills

Office Equipment, Medical Records, Legal Research, Outpatient Surgery, Microsoft PowerPoint, Finance, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Outlook, English Language, Procedure Codes, Communication, Inpatient Coding, CPT Coding, Detail Oriented, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Medical Coding Certification, State Regulations, Health Information Management, Microsoft Excel, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Medical Terminology, Quality Assurance, Ability To Distinguish Colors, Teaching, Writing, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Job Description

Coder 2-HIM Loma Linda University Health - 4.0 San Bernardino, CA Job Details Full-time $37.82 - $50.87 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Excel Inpatient AHIMA English Mid-level Outpatient High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Certified Coding Specialist CPT coding Health Information Management Associate's degree Medical terminology
Full Job Description Job Summary:
The Coder 2-HIM performs International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding and abstracts data from the legal medical record for facilities, licensed under LLUMC and contracted other LLUH facilities. Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes in compliance with the American Hospital Association Official Coding Guidelines. Ensures the quality and accuracy of coding and abstracted information in compliance with federal and state regulations, government and contract payers, and grant funding. Quality of data collected impacts the facility in multiple ways, including finance, legal, research, teaching, quality assurance, etc. The Coder 2-HIM must be able to perform Inpatient and/or Outpatient Surgery coding. Works with students and coding interns as requested. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of Coding Certificate program or Associate's Degree in Health Information Management required. Bachelor`s Degree in Health Information Management preferred. Minimum two years of coding experience required, preferably in Inpatient coding and/or Outpatient Surgery coding.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred. Knowledge of the standards of Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position; Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.
Licensures and Certifications:
Certified Coding Specialist credential through AHIMA required.

Other Job Posting Details

Salary

Minimum

Maximum

$78,666/yr

$105,810/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

High school or GED

MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE

2