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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Medical Coder will:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day coding of specific outpatient, inpatient, emergency room, same day surgery, office, and ancillary accounts to be completed within two (2) working days of discharge.
• Understand the importance of organization and setting priorities.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently without direct supervision and possess effective communication skills; and adheres to the organizations confidentiality policy.
• Be responsible for accurate coding of all accounts assigned according to Regulatory Coding guidelines and assure coding compliance.
• Demonstrate attention to detail when entering codes into the hospital information system.

Requirements

::: {bind="html: Job.Requirements"} - Completion of formal coding educational program recognized by AAPC or AHIMA leading to credentials. - Associate degree in Health Information Technology or closely related degree (preferred) - Experience Coding Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Room, Ambulatory Surgery, Office, and ancillary services records. - One year coding experience with credentials. - Two years coding experience with credentials (preferred) - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder from AAPC. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.). - Coding/Abstracting tools - Ability to work independently. - Ability to work as part of a team. - Strong attention to detail :::