Coder Certified, Marshall Medical Center South, HIM

The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.

A coder 1 is responsible for utilizing coding policies and procedures in evaluating the diagnostic information within the medical record for determination of accurate APC assignment for reimbursement of services rendered and for verifying/abstracting clinical information into the organization's health database. A coder also makes medical necessity determinations for Medicare and Medicaid out-patient testing utilizing the appropriate software.

A coder 1 functions under the direct authority and supervision of the Coding Supervisor and Director of Health Information Management.

Some of the many skills performed

Coding of diagnoses for ancillary outpatient services, i.e. Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, PFT, etc.

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1 - 2 years of experience in a health care setting

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CPC-H certification preferred
• Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment