Job description
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
JOB SUMMARY
- Classify medical data from patient records to assign ICD-9-CM and CPT codes for each diagnosis and procedure. Coordinates with Team Leader coding audits to ensure compliance with federal and state standards. Educates and trains new coders. Understand principles of grouping for DRGs and APCs. Demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement guidelines.
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- 2 year / Associate Degree in Health Information Management (Preferred)
- 2 - 3 years ICD-9-CM and CPT coding (Required)
- 2 - 3 years Broad knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology (Required)
- Required Certifications/Licensures: Coding Certification (CPC or CCS)
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Mathematical
- Analytical
- Grammar / Spelling
- Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- General Clerical Skills
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- Standing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Sitting - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
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