Hospital Outpatient Coder V – Surgery Observation

Role Overview

• Reviews and codes patient records in hospitalist rounds and office visits
• Determines when documentation should be utilized for appropriate assignment of ICD diagnosis codes
• Validates accurate representation of patient's clinical picture, treatment, and diagnoses
• Identifies when documentation relevant to the coding process is missing
• Meets defined coding accuracy standards and productivity standards
• Remains current with coding and industry changes through participation in educational opportunities

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Required
• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management
• Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management
• Preferred
• 2 years Coding
• Required
• Surgery Coding experience
• Preferred
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 days
• Required
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 days
• Required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings