Hialeah Hospital
Hialeah, FL, USA
Position Summary: Medical Record Coder is responsible for timely review of patient records in order to identify an appropriate selection of ICD-9-CM/CPT codes that will accurately reflect the reason for admission, extent of care received, and level of severity of illness. Coder is further responsible for insuring that all data elements required for federal and state reporting are collected and included in the patient's demographic record. Accounts for each Inpatient and Outpatient records in order that all are coded. Enters coded data into computer to facilitate the billing process. Position Qualification: Preferred: 2-3 years Inpatient coding experience preferred. EDUCATION: RHIA, RHIT, CCS preferred or completion of ICD-9/CPT 4 coding programs. TRAINING: Orientation and training under supervision of Director and Coding Manager until competency is observed. ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Requires eye hand coordination with good manual dexterity. Must be able to look at...