Certified Coding Specialist​/Non-Certified Coding Specialist - HIM CODING

Certified Coding Specialist/Non-Certified Coding Specialist - HIM CODING

Department: HIM - Coding

Shift Details: Days

Location: Comanche County Memorial Hospital - Lawton, OK 73505

Compensation: Based on experience

The Certified Coding Specialist is responsible for abstraction and accurate coding of procedures from the medical record to ensure optimal reimbursement while staying compliant with OIG, CMS, the local Medicare Administrative Contractor, all facility policies and procedures and any state and other regulatory agencies. The Certified Coding Specialist must adhere to all CPT guidelines and ICD-10 Coding Guidelines.

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through AHIMA

• RHIA, RHIT or CCS with at least one year of coding experience or equivalent clinical/educational experience
• Working knowledge of ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding principles and guidelines or willingness to obtain them
• Working knowledge of federal, state and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and reimbursement or willingness to obtain them
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, verbal and written communication, mathematical and analytical skills, a professional presentation, ability to work independently, set priorities and manage work accurately and timely
• Basic Medical Terminology knowledge
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Must be able to maintain confidential information
• Graduate of an AHIMA accredited Health Information Management Program or completion of a Basic ICD-10-CM coding vocational program

The Non-Certified Coding Specialist is responsible for abstraction and accurate coding of procedures from the medical record to ensure optimal reimbursement while staying compliant with OIG, CMS, the local Medicare Administrative Contractor, all facility policies and procedures and any state and other regulatory agencies. The Non-Certified Coding Specialist must adhere to all CPT guidelines and ICD-10 Coding Guidelines.

• Completion of a Basic ICD-10-CM coding vocational program with at least one year of coding experience preferred, or equivalent clinical/educational experience, or at least 7 years of on-the-job coding experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding principles and guidelines or willingness to obtain them
• Working knowledge of federal, state and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and reimbursement or willingness to obtain them
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, verbal and written communication, mathematical and analytical skills, a professional presentation, ability to work independently, set priorities and manage work accurately and timely
• Basic Medical Terminology knowledge
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Must be able to maintain confidential information