Health Information Coder​/Abstractor Day Shift

RESPONSIBILITIES

A $5,000 Sign-On bonus is available to external candidates only in exchange for a two (2) year employment commitment.

• Ensures consistent and accurate coding of patient accounts through a thorough review of conditions and procedures as documented by qualified health care providers in the medical record.

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, finger dexterity.
• Frequent: sitting.

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
  • Current certification in one (1) of the following:
    • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
    • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and three (3) years of acute care facility coding experience.
  • Coursework and/or demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, body systems/anatomy, pathophysiology, surgeries/treatments, and pharmacology.
• B.
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  • Two (2) years experience in coding/abstracting.
  • Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA and other compliance regulations pertaining to handling patient records.
  • Familiarity with using and navigating electronic health records and computer-assisted coding software.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet