Coder, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding

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Summary

Codes diagnoses and procedures of outpatient surgery and observation records and abstracts information for reimbursement, research, and to generate statistical data. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Codes diagnoses and procedures of outpatient records pertaining to Outpatient Surgery, Outpatient Observation, Emergency Department, and Outpatient Ancillary departments.
• Abstracts information by reviewing records for reimbursement, statistical purposes for the daily operations, medical staff, and regulatory agencies.
• Serves as a resource to physicians, physician office staff, APC Coordinators, Business Office staff, etc.
• Completes assigned goals.

Preferred:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) helpful but not required.

Minimum:
Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred:
One year prior experience in outpatient surgery, and/or emergency department coding.

Minimum:
Basic skills in verbal and written communication.

• Entry level

• Other

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Hospitals and Health Care