Employment Type : Full-Time
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FULL TIME / 8AM-5PM / 80 HOURS PER PAY
Under the general direction of the Coding Supervisor of Health Information Management Services, this employee is responsible for the coding and abstracting of all outpatient surgery visits, emergency room visits, clinic visits and ancillary testing visits. Coding/abstracting and correct APC assignment is included. Adheres to coding guidelines under current coding classification systems as well as other specialty systems as required by diagnostic category. All work is carried out in accordance with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of the Healthcare Organizations and Health Information Management Services approved policies and procedures.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree in Health Information Management Services or within 90 days. Proof of completion of an approved ICD-10 course.
Licensure: N/A
Certification: RHIT or RHIA (or eligible).
Experience: Knowledge of medical terminology, data entry skills, and familiar with use of keyboard.
Skills/Other: Achieves a score of 80% or above on the ICD 10 coding test.
Good interpersonal skill and communication skills are essential.
Strong organizational skills
Effective oral and written communication
Must display self-control, tact, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility