SR INPATIENT CODER (CERT) -VHS (REMOTE FULL TIME)

Job Title

Responsible for preparing statistical reports, coding diseases and operations according to accepted classification systems and maintaining indices according to established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Acute inpatient experience required. Education: Minimum CCS graduate as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from an approved program by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred. Experience: Minimum 3 years recent inpatient and outpatient coding experience required. Coders must have the ability to crossover between all coding types (IP, OP, ASC, ER) and maintain a 95% coding accuracy across the board. One to three years coding experience in an acute care settingincluding inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory surgery. Technical skills: Computer proficiency, analytical skills, ICD 9-CM/CPT coding knowledge. License/Certification: Credentialed as RHIT/RHIA or CCS required. Other: Demonstrated knowledge of coding procedures, extensive reimbursement system knowledge, written and verbal communication skills. Must possess excellent knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

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