The Coder III is responsible for analyzing medical records for completion by Medical Staff, clinical, or ancillary departments; performing coding and abstracting functions; efficiently navigating the electronic medical record to find patient information required for coding; and accurately abstracting medical records for quality assessment screens.
1 opening. Pay range: $37.92 to $60.68 per hour.
Requirements & Qualifications
Licensure and Certification
- CCS required
- RHIT or RHIA strongly preferred
Education
- Associate degree in Health Information Technology, Information Technology, or equivalent minimum requirement
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- AHIMA-approved coding program or equivalent with documentation of successful completion
Experience
- Acute hospital experience in an acute care hospital
- Three years of inpatient and outpatient coding experience utilizing an automated encoder
- Computerized medical records coding and abstracting experience (at least one year)
Knowledge and Skills
- Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT
- Understanding of UHDDS
- Experience analyzing and manipulating data from medical records coding and abstracts
- Knowledge of APCs, E&M coding, and modifier usage
- Ability to utilize encoder at an advanced level
- Ability to use a computer to maintain current coding status
- Ability to code advanced-level inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department records
Location
California, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago
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