Job Title
Coder II
Job Description
Under the supervision of the HIS OP Coding Reimbursement/Coordination, the Coder II is responsible for reviewing the medical record in its entirety, apply coding guidelines and regulations and assign ICD-CM and/or PCS and CPT diagnoses and procedures codes accurately and timely. Consistently meet/exceed turnaround times and quality expectations.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum one years' experience in acute healthcare setting, preferred.
- Coding credentials, i.e. CCS, COC, CCS-P, CPC, RHIT, and RHIA required.
- Working knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle functions, including documentation, coding and billing guidelines preferred.
- Ability to accurately apply ICD-10 diagnosis, procedures and CPT/HCPCs procedure codes preferred. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology required.
- Ability to use computers effectively. Excellent communication skills, including written and oral, teaching and presentation skills required.
- Knowledge of EMR (Cerner, EPIC) Knowledge or various encoders (Optum, Clintegrity, Compliance 360 and 3M), to include knowledge of CAC system.
Preferred:
- Credentials from AHIMA or AAPC Three + years coding experience in multispecialty Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in Acute Care, CPT-ICD-10-CM codes.
- Previous experience with compliance software.
- Previous imaging system and/or HBOC products. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA
Work Hours:
8:30AM-5PM
Weekend Requirements:
No
On-Call Requirements:
No