HIM Certified Coder Per Diem

Care New England Health System (CNE)and its member institutions Butler Hospital Women & Infants Hospital Kent Hospital VNA of Care New England Integra The Providence Center and Care New England Medical Group is a trusted integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research attracts the nations top specialty-trained doctors hones renowned services and innovative programs and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

The HIM Certified Coder reviews medical records and appropriately assignsDiagnosis and Procedure codes. Classification systems include ICD-9CM CPTHCPCS as well as other specialty systems as required by diagnostic category andcurrent coding standards. All work carried out in accordance with the rulesregulations and coding conventions of the American Hospital Association (CodingClinic) ICD9 (ICD10 when applicable) AMA CPT and CMS coding guidelines.

Reviews Patients records for procedures and diagnosis.
Enters and maintains codes in the computer system.
Planning Productivity and Decision Making.
Preserves and protects patients rights to confidentiality.
Performs other job- related duties as requested.

High school graduation plus active certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) with evidence of additional education in Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology required. Certified Professional Coder credential (CPC) candidates will be considered but must pass the CCS exam within one year of initial hire. Minimum of 2 years experiencein a hospital inpatient or outpatient setting required.

WIH - Internal Posting Period: 3/19/2025-3/28/2025

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including but not limited to hospital policy mission vision and values.