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Position Summary

+ Position is responsible for ICD-9 and ICD-10 Inpatient/Outpatient coding of diagnosis and procedures. When reviewing documentation must be able to interact with all medical and clinical staff.

Primary Position Responsibilities

+ Codes and abstracts inpatient/outpatient records using ICD-10

+ Queries medical/clinical staff for clarification of documentation

+ Uses 3M360 computer assisted coding program for coding and tracking queries

+ Meets daily productivity standards, along with meeting Team Goal for DNFC (Discharge Not Final Coded)

+ Maintains current CCS certification and/ or RHIT

Qualifications

+ Minimum Education :

+ Required:

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ Must have Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

+ Preferred:

+ Associate’s Degree

+ Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :

+ Required:

+ Minimum 2-3 years coding experience

+ Preferred:

+ Minimum 2-3 years of hospital coding experience

+ License, Registry or Certification :

+ Required:

+ Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

+ Preferred:

+ None

+ Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :

+ Required:

+ Proficient in ICD-9 and ICD-10, DRG Assignment, CPT-4 coding.

+ Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

+ Preferred:

+ Previous use of 3M Assisted Coding System.