Certified Coder/Abstractor
The Certified Coder/Abstractor is responsible for analyzing patient records and assigning appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and industry best practices.
Typical Hours: Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
This position is based within Jefferson Regional Health Information Management.
Certified Coder Abstractor Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical Diploma or Associate Degree in Healthcare, Healthcare Information Management or Administration, or other related field preferred.
- One or more of the following:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P)
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
- Completion of a credentialed Coding/Abstractor education program required.
- Minimum Requirements:
- Excellent reading comprehension
- Excellent communication skills, written/verbal
- Ability to be flexible with regulator/payer changes
- Must be capable of working independently and able to complete all tasks correctly and completely with minimal supervision
- Competent with computers and able to learn and adapt to software implementations, changes, or any other updates that require a pivot in daily workflow
- Preferred Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years coding experience in an acute care setting
Benefits & Perks: Your health and happiness matters! We offer:
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Matching Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career growth
- And much, much, more!
Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.