Coder II

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM/CPT4 codes
• Accurately code conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
• Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures for outpatient encounters
• Utilizes coding principals and reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT 4, E&M Levels and modifiers
• Reviews documentation to extract and enter data for other abstracting fields
• Follow coding compliance policies and procedures affecting the coding process

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree in medical area preferred
• One of the following licenses is required:
  Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Heath Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Medical Coder (CMC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Two (2) years outpatient coding experience required, six (6) months of HCC experience preferred
• Ability to code multi-specialties for physicians including E&M Levels
• Effective oral and written communication skills