Coding Specialist
Assigns codes to medical diagnoses and procedures using appropriate coding classifications for assigned areas/record types.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews medical records to determine all appropriate diagnostic and procedural code assignments using the appropriate classifications systems.
- Assigns charges for applicable clinics/departments as appropriate.
- Communicates with department manager/supervisor on coding, compliance and documentation issues.
- Seeks clarification from healthcare providers or other designated resources to ensure accurate and complete coding. Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities and by reviewing pertinent literature.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Essential:* Certified Coding Specialist* Certified Professional Coder* Reg Health Info Technician* Certified Hospital Outpatient Coder* Reg. Health Information Admin* Certified Prof. Coder Apprentice* CERT CODING SPEC-PHYSICIAN* Certified Medical Coder* Certified Coding Associate* Certified Outpatient Coder* Certified Ambulance Coder
- High School diploma GED.
- ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION: One of the following: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC, CPC-H within 1 year from hire (new hire and transfers)
- Related experience preferred
- Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC as determined at position level.
- BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.