Medical Coder 2

Job Title

Codes diagnoses and procedures of patient records and abstracting information for reimbursement, research, and to generate statistical data. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Codes diagnoses and procedures of records.
• Abstracts information by reviewing records for reimbursement, statistical purposes for the daily operations, medical staff, and regulatory agencies.
• Serves as a resource to physicians, physician office staff, clinical documentation specialists, case managers, etc.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required: Skill and proficiency in coding inpatient and outpatient (ancillary, emergency department, outpatient surgery, etc.) records utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 through 3 years' experience in an acute care facility.

Education

Minimum Required: TN - Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Training

Minimum Required: ICD-9-CM Coding CPT-4 Coding

Special Skills

Minimum Required:

Licensure

One of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Minimum Required: