Job Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Coder I to join our Health Information Management team. This role will focus on coding for laboratory and ancillary services, ensuring accurate and complete documentation and reimbursement for services provided. As a Coder I, you will assist with reconciling patient lists, discharge reports, and service documentation to guarantee that all charges are properly coded for lab and ancillary patient visits. Job Description: Key Responsibilities: + Review visit documentation for 1-2 outpatient and/or ancillary services (e.g., lab, non-interventional radiology, physical therapy, mental health outpatient, primary care, specialty care). + Accurately assign diagnostic and procedural codes based on the documentation, utilizing appropriate coding guidelines and clinic protocols. + Assign modifiers as necessary to ensure correct code sequencing and reimbursement. + Work collaboratively with healthcare providers and administrators to identify and clarify missing or incomplete documentation. + Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of patient lists, census, and discharge reports to track services rendered. + Provide feedback and report on any coding discrepancies to appropriate providers or administrative staff. + Keep up to date with coding guidelines and best practices for lab and ancillary services to ensure accuracy in coding. Qualifications: + Certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) required. + Prior experience in medical coding, specifically for laboratory or ancillary services, is preferred but not required. + Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under deadlines. + Knowledge of coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) and familiarity with modifiers. + Ability to effectively communicate with healthcare providers and administrative staff to resolve documentation issues. + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle confidential patient information in compliance with privacy regulations. 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)