Job Summary:Join MaineGeneral Health in our mission to enhance the health of our patients, families, and communities every day. Be a part of a comprehensive non-profit system that values your dedication to making a positive impact.

　　Job Description:

　　Position: Coder III

　　About Us:

　　MaineGeneral Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the well-being of our patients, families, and communities. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare and support to those we serve.

　　The Opportunity:

　　We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Coder III to join our growing team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate coding, DRG assignment, and reimbursement for services provided.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for accurate DRG assignment and reimbursement.

　　Review complex documentation to identify and assign appropriate codes.

　　Adhere to Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinics, LCDs, and NCDs to ensure accuracy.

　　Collaborate with CDI staff to justify DRG/AAPC discrepancies and ensure accuracy.

　　Seek clarification from healthcare providers to optimize DRG and severity of illness documentation.

　　Eligible for remote work once quality and productivity standards are met.

　　Requirements:

　　Certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

　　Minimum of 3 years of Inpatient coding experience.

　　Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.

　　Familiarity with encoders and groupers preferred.

　　Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

　　Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills.

　　Confident and effective oral and written communication skills.

　　Join Us:

　　If you are passionate about supporting your friends, family, and community through your work, come be a part of MaineGeneral Health. Make a difference in healthcare while advancing your career in a collaborative and fulfilling environment.

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

　　Scheduled Work Shift:

　　Job Exempt: No

　　Benefits:

　　Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

　　Physical Wellness:

　　We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.

　　Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.

　　A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

　　Emotional Wellness:

　　When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

　　Financial Wellness:

　　An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.

　　Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.

　　We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

　　Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.

　　We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

　　Career Mobility:

　　Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .

　　Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability: In furtherance of MaineGeneral's policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a written Affirmative Action Program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that MaineGeneral is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished.

　　The Affirmative Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the Human Resources Department. Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 . EEO is Law (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf)