HIM Coder-Level I

Fulton

1611 27th Street

Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA

Fulton

1611 27th Street

Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA

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Department : Health Information Management

Shift / Schedule : Full Time (40 hrs / wk), Remote

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Health Information Reimbursement Manager. The primary job function of the HIM Coder Level I are to assign correct, ICD-10 and CPT codes to established diagnoses and procedures to outpatient (emergency room, same-day surgery, interventional radiology, observation and / or Urgent Care Center) and / or limited inpatient records. In some instances, may audit OP and / or IP records for charging accuracy. May be asked to add or delete charges for optimal reimbursement as well as compliance following coding and governmental guidelines. The level one coder has mastered a maximum of 2 work types. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Medical terminology required
• Successful completion of an anatomy and physiology course preferred
• Enrolled in a formal coding training program within 90 days of hire required; with successful completion within 3 years of hire required.

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JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

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