Coder Abstractor - Certified

Job Title

Under supervision of the manager or designee, codes hospital records for the purpose of reimbursement and compliance with federal regulations according to diagnosis (es), operation(s), and procedure(s) using ICD-9-CM and CPT systems; analyzes and reviews records for completeness; and coordinates the follow-up on deficient/delinquent hospital discharge records.

Minimum Qualifications

Professional Technical Skills:

• Minimum 1 year coding experience is preferred, medical experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, office procedures, communication skills, and attention to details are required.
• Extensive use of hospital information system is required.
• Medical terminology and ability to type 40 wpm.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

License(s) or Certification(s):

• Certified Coding Specialists preferred.

Other Skills or Requirements:

• Ability to function under stressful circumstances involving physicians, hospital staff, physician offices, and patients.
• Must be able to communicate professionally.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of accountability and be able to resolve systems or office function situations.
• May be approved to work remotely in order to carry out MHP job responsibilities.
• Must adhere to policy guidelines as outlined in SPP:HR-63 Skilled to Care for Certain Age-Related Patient Groups (incumbents will be skilled in the care of the following patient groups) Does not apply.

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