Coding Specialist Outpatient, Health Information Management, FT, 8A-4

Accurately codes Emergency and Outpatient Diagnostic records for the classification of all diseases, injuries, procedures, and operations using the ICD10CM and CPT4 coding system for BHSF facilities. Ensures compliance of coding rules and regulations according to Regulatory Agencies (CMS, OIG). Works as a team to meet departmental goals and AR goals. Abstracts prescribed data elements from the medical records. Estimated pay range for this position is $23.56 - $30.63 / hour depending on experience.

Degrees:

High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper.

Licenses & Certifications:

AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist.

AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician.

Additional Qualifications:

Required completion of an AHIMA accredited certified coding specialist program and Coding Certificate.

If not CCS or RHIT certified upon hire they must obtain within 2 years, except for BRRH employees.

For Boca they are required to have either CCS, CCA, CPC, COC, RHIT or RHIA.

Required completion of a medical terminology and anatomy and physiology college course within past five years.

Knowledge of encoder system, outpatient prospective payment system, APCs.

Knowledge of National Local Coverage Determinations (NCD and LCD) Policies.

Competency in Word and Excel.

Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management staff and physicians.

Minimum Required Experience: 1 Year

Schedule: Full-time