HIM Coding Specialist I

Role Overview

• Codes and abstracts diagnoses and patient information from outpatient ancillary encounters and enters data into the hospital information system
• Verifies abstracted hospital information fields for accuracy and completeness
• Monitors daily data printout to assure completion of all outpatient records requiring coding and abstracting
• Communicates with physicians or physician office staff when documentation is unclear or insufficient to complete the coding process
• Maintains coding proficiency through self-directed continuing education

Requirements

• Certified Coding Associate certificate (CCA) from AHIMA or Certified Professional Coder Associate certificate (CPC-A) from AAPC
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of coding training including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic ICD 10-CM/PCS diagnostic/procedural and basic CPT coding
• Preferred: Associate's degree
• One year of experience in a medical related setting
• Ability to operate a code-finder.

Benefits

• Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible
• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities