Job Description
Assigns appropriate codes to all patient types
Abstracts critical information and enters data into hospital information system
Monitors accounts "in process" for diagnosis to assure daily DNFB standard is met
Maintains high level of coding expertise
Meets expectations for Remote Coding Placement outlined in the NRHS Remote Coder Agreements
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors of Science or Associates in Applied Arts/Science or equivalent years of experience. Certification with American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Registration with American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or other equivalent coding certification preferred. Three years coding of experience preferred.
Experience: Minimum two years of professional coding experience.
Work Shift: Day