CODER 3-CERTIFIED

JOB SUMMARY: Identifies reviews, interprets, codes and abstracts clinical information from inpatient and/or outpatient records for the purpose of reimbursement, data collection, and compliance with federal regulations and other agencies using established coding principles and procedures.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities * High School Graduate * Required certification (RHIT, CPC, CCS, CCS-P) * Overall experience will be reviewed in the event there is no certification or certification is a CCA or CPC-A.

Required to have a (CPC, CCS, CCS-P) within a year.

* 3-5 years coding experience preferred.

* Preferred experience with facility/professional coding with Inpatient, Observation, Surgical (e.g.

orthopedics, podiatry, spinal, colon resection, and plastics/breast) * Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding and medical necessity guidelines.

* Understanding of reimbursement methodology, federal, state and payer coding documentation and billing requirements * Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

* Strong written and oral communication skills.

* Strong computer knowledge with ability to learn specific coding system.

* Data entry, abstracting, indexing, data collection and statistical-gathering skills.

* Professional knowledge of various aspects of patient care, human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.

* Ability to achieve accuracy standards of 95% after training * Completes coding consistent with established production standards after training * Must be self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines * Be able to work independently as well as work in a strong team environment * Must live in the state of Iowa