CODER II - HIM - Full Time - Days

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Director of the Health Information Management department, the Coder II (RHIA) (RHIT) (CCS) is an advanced coding position responsible for providing a second level review of codes assigned to medical diagnoses and clinical procedures. The Coder II will be assigning diagnostic and procedure codes based on abstracted information from the medical record utilizing ICD10-CM, ICD10 PCS, and CPT.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION :

High School Degree or equivalent required; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma / GED education will be considered. Associate's Degree preferred.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE :

2 years of experience in a hospital setting coding both inpatient and outpatient.

REQUIRED LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

Certification in RHIA, RHIT, or CCS.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES :

Ability to code utilizing ICD10-CM, ICD10 PCS, and CPT; experience with an encoder; knowledge of payer requirements related to diagnostic and procedural coding; excellent organizational skills; ability to work under pressure.

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