CODING SPECIALIST - OUTPATIENT

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Job Summary:

Codes and abstracts outpatient medical records in accordance with established coding conventions and guidelines.

Education:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Coding, preferred. Position requires formal working knowledge equivalent to a two or four year degree in HIM or Coding.

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

AHIMA Certifications (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC Certifications (CPC, CPC-H) required upon hire/transfer or within 12 months of hire/transfer.

Experience:

1+ years outpatient facility coding or related experience.

Familiarity with Meditech and 3M Coding and Reimbursement System, preferred.

360 Encompass experience, a plus.

Other Requirements:

Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

Comprehensive knowledge of Pathophysiology, disease processes, Pharmacology and Medical Terminology.

Ability to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical staff, both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of HIM workflow.

Ability to complete and submit physician queries as appropriate.

Effectively communicates with clinical and non-clinical staff, both verbally and in writing, by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.

Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements.

Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks producing quality work that is timely.