Health Information Coder Inpatient
Hunterdon Health Care System
Position Summary
+ Position is responsible for ICD-9 and ICD-10 Inpatient/Outpatient coding of diagnosis and procedures. When reviewing documentation must be able to interact with all medical and clinical staff.
Primary Position Responsibilities
+ Codes and abstracts inpatient/outpatient records using ICD-10
+ Queries medical/clinical staff for clarification of documentation
+ Uses 3M360 computer assisted coding program for coding and tracking queries
+ Meets daily productivity standards, along with meeting Team Goal for DNFC (Discharge Not Final Coded)
+ Maintains current CCS certification and/ or RHIT
Qualifications
+ Minimum Education :
+ Required:
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent
+ Must have Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
+ Preferred:
+ Associate’s Degree
+ Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :
+ Required:
+ Minimum 2-3 years coding experience
+ Preferred:
+ Minimum 2-3 years of hospital coding experience
+ License, Registry or Certification :
+ Required:
+ Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
+ Preferred:
+ None
+ Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :
+ Required:
+ Proficient in ICD-9 and ICD-10, DRG Assignment, CPT-4 coding.
+ Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
+ Preferred:
+ Previous use of 3M Assisted Coding System.
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