Date Posted:June 20, 2022Department:16008630 Revenue Cycle Management Hospital CodingShift:Day (United States of America)Shift Length:Hours Per Week:40Union Contract:Non-UnionWeekend Rotation: NoneJob Summary:Codes medical records using coding classifications to ensure data integrity and proper assignment of codes based on coding guidelines.
Ensures accurate record documentation to support correct code assignment, reimbursement, precise reporting of services rendered, and compliance with government regulations.
He/she may train and mentor staff.Key Position Details:Job Description:Principle ResponsibilitiesCodes medical records using coding classifications to ensure data integrity and proper assignments.Analyzes medical records to ensure accurate coding.Collects and abstracts data elements.Addresses unbilled and incomplete records.Identifies and suggests areas of improvement in high compliance risk coding areas and improves the quality of the healthcare provider documentation to support code assignment.May train and mentor new staff.Other duties as assigned.Job RequirementsAssociate’s or Vocational degree in health information technician.
requiredBachelor’s degree in health information administration preferred5 to 7 years medical terminology experience required and5 to 7 years coding experience requiredCertified Coding Specialist
– American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) required upon hire orCertified Professional Coder
– American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) required upon hireRegistered Health Information Technician
– American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) required upon hire orRegistered Health Information Admin
– American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) required upon hire