Position Summary:
The Specialist Coder is under the direction of the Director of Health Informatics, performs duties related to the record processing operation of the Medical Records Department.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- High school graduate or GED.
- Completed BS, AS or correspondence program in health information field or other health care program with strong skills in medical terminology and courses in anatomy/physiology.
Experience:
- Previous acute care medical record coding experience in ICD-10-CM and CPT of two (2) years.
License/Registration/Certifications:
- Registered Health information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or other credentials in heath related field.
Preferred Requirements:
Preferred Education:
Preferred Experience:
- Previous acute care medical record coding experience of five (5) years.
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
Core Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the coding, abstracting and analysis of medical records.
- May assist with assembly, tracking and completion of incomplete medical records.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, other staff, vendors and other customers.