Coder – Medical Coding

Job Description:

• Reviews the content of the medical record for hospital and professional inpatient or outpatient records
• Translates all diagnostic and procedural phrases utilized by healthcare providers into coded form using procedure codes as required
• Determines the codes for all diagnoses and procedures using the Encoder software program
• Assigns codes based on hospital and professional coding guidelines
• Queries physicians as needed to clarify documentation within the patient’s record
• Assists the Coding Quality and Professional Manager with training of new coding staff
• Communicates to Coding Quality and Professional Manager any new diagnoses, procedures, technologies documented within patient records Requirements:
• 1 year related experience
• Medical Billing and Coding diploma preferred
• Minimum of One - Coding Certification through AAPC or AHIMA
• 3 years Relevant experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
• Related work experience (Required)
• Certified Professional Coder - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association Benefits:
• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
• encourages an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality Apply tot his job