Offer summary

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required., Some college or coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, or Medical Record Sciences preferred., Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and coding systems is essential., Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or other relevant coding certifications is required..

Key responsabilities:

Review, analyze, and code diagnostic and procedural information from medical records for billing purposes.

Abstract information from medical records to compile patient databases for research and care evaluation.

Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and reimbursement policies.

Promote provider/patient continuity and optimize reimbursement through accurate coding.

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Job description

Using established coding principles and procedures, reviews, analyzes and codes diagnostic and/or procedural information from the patients medical record for reimbursement/billing purposes. Accurately abstracts information from the medical record for compilation of a patient database, which supports medical research projects, patient care evaluation and administrative decision making related to patient care. The coding function is considered a primary source for data and information used in health care today, and promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate database information, and the ability to optimize reimbursement. The coding function also ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines.

Education/Experience Required

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
Some college or additional coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or Medical Record Sciences preferred.
Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems. Six (6) months prior coding experience preferred, but not required.

Certifications/Licensures Required

Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), RHIT Certification eligibility, or CPC, CPC-A, CCS, CCP or CCA certification required.

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