Responsible for reviewing health records and assigning diagnostic and procedural codes in accordance with established coding conventions and regulatory standards.
Works within Health Information Management to analyze records, support performance improvement activities, and help ensure documentation accuracy and compliance.
Maintains coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA and collaborates with clinical, medical, and ancillary departments.
Requirements & Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of:
- Medical terminology, abbreviations, anatomy and physiology, major disease processes, and pharmacology
- Medical coding conventions and rules from AMA and HCFA
- ICD, DRGs, APCs, and CPT classification systems
- Health Information Management theory, practices, policies, and medico-legal principles
- Privacy Act of 1974 and HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements
- JCAHO, HCFA, Medicare/Medicaid, OIG, and facility policies
- Quantitative and qualitative health information analysis
- Data collection, abstraction, and record review/completion
- Performance improvement methods for tracking, trending, and reporting
- Oral communication and computer skills
Required certification maintenance through AAPC or AHIMA.
Location
Wyoming, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago
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