Berkshire Health Systems
MA, USA
DEFINITION / PRIMARY FUNCTIONThe Senior Coder / Abstractor (remote) codes inpatient records and / or outpatient records using commonly accepted classificationsystems and abstracts the information into the coding software or EMR abstracting.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)Experience :Two years of experience in coding with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS required.Experience in outpatient coding, or willingness to learn outpatient coding including CPT-4 and HCPCS required.Experience using coding software and EMR required.Previous coding in a teaching facility preferred.Education and Training :High School Graduate, advance education in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology are all required.Completion of a medical coding program required.License, Certification & Registration :CCSHRR - Certified Professional Coder-Hospital.Other Requirements :Ability to code all inpatient record types i.e.med / surg, behavioral...