HIM Certified Coder

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduate of Medical Records technology program Experience/Skills

Prior experience in a Medical Records department.

ICD-10-CM;ICD-10-PCS and CPT-4 coding skills

Typing and computer experience

Knowledge of coding guidelines and practices

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to:

use designated reference materials

use encoder computer for coding and other specified equipment

work independently with minimal supervision

work under pressure with time constraints

concentrate

Required Licenses/Certifications

Certification in Coding that could include CCA, CPC, RCCA or CCS Working Conditions

Clean, well-lit working environment ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavioral Expectations

Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Quality

Codes and abstracts all patient types assigned in accordance with work standards/policies

Contacts physicians upon receipt of charts requiring additional information or when explanation, clarifications, or diagnosis is required for coding Quantity

Codes all charts within five days of discharge per work standards/policies

Maintains a 95% compliance rate

Keeps Accounts Receivable Days (A/R) below 3.5 days per month to meet departmental goal Other Duties

Answers telephone courteously as needed

Performs other duties assigned by the HIM Director

Performs duties with little or no supervision

Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency and safety of the HIM Department

Maintains confidentiality according to Sullivan County Community Hospital and HIM Department policies

Full Time/Day Shift

80 hours/Bi-weekly