Iowa Staffing
Des Moines, IA, USA
Medical Records Technician (Coder) This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section of the Health Administration Service at the Central Iowa Health Care System. The Medical Records Technician (Coder) is responsible for abstracting medical record data and assigning codes using current clinical classification systems appropriate for the type of care provided. Major duties include: Assigns codes to documented patient care encounters (outpatient) for one or more specialty and subspecialty health care services provided by the VAMC. Has knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, diseases, treatments, diagnostic tests, and medications to ensure proper code selection. Selects and assigns codes from the current version of one or more coding systems depending on regular/recurring duties. Coding systems include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and/or Healthcare...