Health Information Coder I - Department of Behavioral Health

San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health

invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of

Health Information Coder I . Under general direction, Health Information Coders I abstract and code outpatient charts in hospital and clinic settings, using International Coding of Diseases (ICD-10-CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II coding classifications. Duties include reviewing charts (in paper or electronic format) and identifying procedures; abstracting and coding (or providing guidance on) patient charts, utilizing ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding classifications; evaluating charts for completeness and accuracy in conformance with current-relevant standards and regulations; and contacting clinic/hospital staff to complete charts, make corrections, and/or clarify information for coding purposes.Official Title:

Health Information Coder IFor additional details, please refer to the

Health Information Coder I

job description.The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are

service ,

integrity ,

accountability , and

trust .DBH is a unique County Department comprised of thirteen (13) service areas: Community Outpatient & Transitional Age Youth Services, 24 Hour & Specialty Services, Children & Youth Collaborative Services, Substance Use Disorder & Recovery Services, Adult Justice Involved & Diversion Services, Administrative & Fiscal Services, Community Engagement & Equity Services, Office of Compliance, Public Relations & Outreach Services, Disaster & Safety Unit, Facilities Project Management Unit, Internship & Residency Program, and Program Support Services.DBH is also accepting applications for

Health Information Coder II

and

Coding Supervisor

. Please click on a job title to be redirected to the corresponding application. Each position requires its own application.Click

HERE

to learn more about the Department of Behavioral HealthClick

HERE

to learn more about San Bernardino CountyCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTPre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.Sponsorship:

Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.Applicants

must

meet

both

of the following, credentials

-and-

experience requirements:RHIA:

Registered Health Information Administrator

(RHIA)

issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA),RHIT:

Registered Health Information Technician

(RHIT)

issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA),CCS:

Certified Coding Specialist

(CCS)

issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA),

-or-CPC:

Certified Professional Coder

(CPC)

issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).Experience:

One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience within the past five (5) years, coding

outpatient

and inpatient

stays/visits at an acute care hospital, at an ambulatory care clinic, or medical office settings utilizing ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-CM (International Coding of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding classifications.Note:

Medical billing

is

not

considered qualifying experience (i.e., experience billing for supplies and services related to routine patient visits such as charge codes or coding from encounter forms).Note:

ALL

experience and/or certifications

must

be clearly detailed and explained on the Work Experience and/or Certificates and Licenses section of your application in order to be evaluated.The ideal candidate will possess experience utilizing an automated encoder or abstracting system. Also, Medi-Cal and Medicare billing expertise and knowledge is a plus, especially in the field of behavioral health.Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.There will be a

competitive evaluation

of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.If you require technical assistance, please click

HERE

to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the computer or browser used to submit the application.EEO/ADA:

San Bernardino County is an

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the

Special Testing Accommodations Request Form

(Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.Veterans’ Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click

HERE

for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

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