Coder II | HIM | Day

Overview

Full Time - Remote Position

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Under minimal technical or managerial supervision, this position assigns codes to diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 for observation, ambulatory surgeries, outpatient procedures, outpatient clinics, and emergency room encounters. A Coder II will also research medical necessity needs if necessary and have good working knowledge of Medicare Local Review Medical Policies (LMRPs). In addition, a Coder II may be assigned responsibility for inpatient records assigning diagnoses and procedures codes using ICD-9-CM for inpatient discharges for the purpose of reimbursement, research and in compliance with federal and hospital regulations.

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management/Medical Record Administration. Equivalent healthcare college degree may also be considered. College level courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology.

Necessary Skills:

• PC knowledge
• Good written and oral communication and customer service skills
• Must be detail oriented, organized and flexible
• Able to demonstrate initiative and perform minimum productivity levels.
• Must have thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology and able to accept direction with changing priorities.
  
  

Preferred Licensure/Certifications: CCS or CICS or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator). Certification in other healthcare field in lieu of RHIT and/or RHIA permitted with appropriate coding experience.

Required Experience: 1-2 years - Acute care coding experience.

Preferred Experience: Three to five (3-5) years coding experience in a large acute care teaching facility.