Health Information Management Coder Inpatient

Health Information Management Coder Inpatient

• Employees in this position code inpatient records.

• High School or Equivalent (GED)
• Associates Degree in HIT preferred

• 1-3 years
• Coding experience preferred

• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certified.

• Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to re-organize work, re-prioritize tasks, and perform multi-tasks in a changing environment.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to accurately relay information and communicate in a tactful and courteous manner with co-workers, clinical staff, non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors.
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills and experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Knowledge of International Classification of Disease (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
• Knowledge of MS-DRG classification system.

• After 6 months of experience, codes 2 Inpatient records per hour.