HIM Certified Coder

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate of Medical Records technology program

• Prior experience in a Medical Records department.
• ICD-10-CM;ICD-10-PCS and CPT-4 coding skills
• Typing and computer experience
• Knowledge of coding guidelines and practices
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to:

• use designated reference materials
• use encoder computer for coding and other specified equipment
• work independently with minimal supervision
• work under pressure with time constraints
• concentrate

• Certification in Coding that could include CCA, CPC, RCCA or CCS

• Clean, well-lit working environment

• Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

• Codes and abstracts all patient types assigned in accordance with work standards/policies
• Contacts physicians upon receipt of charts requiring additional information or when explanation, clarifications, or diagnosis is required for coding

• Codes all charts within five days of discharge per work standards/policies
• Maintains a 95% compliance rate
• Keeps Accounts Receivable Days (A/R) below 3.5 days per month to meet departmental goal

• Answers telephone courteously as needed
• Performs other duties assigned by the HIM Director
• Performs duties with little or no supervision
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency and safety of the HIM Department
• Maintains confidentiality according to Sullivan County Community Hospital and HIM Department policies