Loma Linda University Health · 2 months ago
Coder 2-HIM
San Bernardino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLoma Linda University Health is a faith-based institution committed to teaching and healing. The Coder 2-HIM is responsible for performing ICD and CPT coding, ensuring quality and accuracy in compliance with guidelines and regulations, and working with students and interns as needed.
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Responsibilities
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
Must be able to perform Inpatient and/or Outpatient Surgery coding
Works with students and coding interns as requested
Performs other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Completion of Coding Certificate program or Associate's Degree in Health Information Management
Minimum three years of coding experience required, preferably in Inpatient coding and/or Outpatient Surgery coding
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credentials through AHIMA required
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
Preferred
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Knowledge of the standards of Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association
Company
Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda University Health’s story is one of hope. Our people strongly believe in the work of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
2025-11-04Grant· $9M
2021-04-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Angela Lalas, MBA, CPA,CGMA,FHFMA
Executive Vice President for Finance/CFO
Lyndon Edwards
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