Specialist - Coding

Position Summary:

The Specialist Coder is under the direction of the Director of Health Informatics, performs duties related to the record processing operation of the Medical Records Department.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Completed BS, AS or correspondence program in health information field or other health care program with strong skills in medical terminology and courses in anatomy/physiology.

Experience :

• Previous acute care medical record coding experience in ICD-10-CM and CPT of two (2) years.

License/Registration/Certifications:

• Registered Health information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or other credentials in heath related field.

Preferred Requirements:

Preferred Education :

• N/A.

Preferred Experience :

• Previous acute care medical record coding experience of five (5) years.

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the coding, abstracting and analysis of medical records.
• May assist with assembly, tracking and completion of incomplete medical records.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, other staff, vendors and other customers.

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