CCS Licensed Inpatient Coding Specialist

A company is looking for a Coding Specialist I - Inpatient Acute Care Coding.

Key Responsibilities

Codes and abstracts inpatient records using ICD-10-CM and other classification schemes

Ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedures, and patient demographics while adhering to compliance regulations

Participates in quality improvement teams and resolves quality reviews in a timely manner

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a coding-related field preferred

Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM, and ICD-PCS required

CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) required within one year of hire

Experience with clinical information systems and coding preferred

RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred