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Responsibilities
Reviews, analyzes, and codes documentation for hospital inpatient medical records to select and sequence the appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis, ICD-9-CM procedure codes, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS as applicable to the transition to ICD-10. Primary coding responsibility is Inpatient Coding.
Qualifications
Education
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
- Coding Certificate program (AHIMA accredited) Preferred
Work Experience
- 1 year of hospital coding experience Required
- Experience in coding at a multi-hospital organization and remote coding experience Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
One or more of certifications listed below: Upon Hire
- RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Required
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Required
- CCS - Certified Coding Specialist Required
- CCA - Certified Coding Associate Required
- CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based Required
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder Required
- CPC-A - Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice Required
- CPC-H - Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Outpatient/Facility Required
Coding Certificate program (AHIMA accredited) Preferred