Berkshire Health Systems

DEFINITION / PRIMARY FUNCTIONThe Senior Coder / Abstractor (remote) codes inpatient records and / or outpatient records using commonly accepted classificationsystems and abstracts the information into the coding software or EMR abstracting.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)Experience :Two years of experience in coding with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS required.Experience in outpatient coding, or willingness to learn outpatient coding including CPT-4 and HCPCS required.Experience using coding software and EMR required.Previous coding in a teaching facility preferred.Education and Training :High School Graduate, advance education in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology are all required.Completion of a medical coding program required.License, Certification & Registration :CCSHRR - Certified Professional Coder-Hospital.Other Requirements :Ability to code all inpatient record types i.e.med / surg, behavioral...

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION The Coder/ Abstractor codes outpatient records using commonly accepted classification systems and abstracts the information into the coding software or EMR abstracting. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.) Experience: One year of experience in coding with ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS required. Education and Training: High School Graduate, advance education in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology are all required. Completion of a medical coding program required. Understanding of frequently ordered tests, required. Experience using coding software and EMR required. Understanding of billing and reimbursement systems, i.e. APC's , required. Previous coding in a teaching facility, preferred. License, Certification & Registration: RHIT, CCS, RHIA, CCS-A, CPC, or CPC-H preferred. Other Requirements: Demonstrated...