📋 Description

• Conducts reviews and assigns codes to patient records during hospitalist rounds and during office visits.

• Assesses when documentation should be utilized to ensure proper assignment of ICD diagnosis codes.

• Confirms accurate representation of the patient's clinical condition, treatment, and diagnoses.

• Recognizes instances when documentation pertinent to the coding process is absent.

• Achieves established coding accuracy and productivity benchmarks.

• Stays updated with coding and industry developments by engaging in educational opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED - Required

• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management - Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management - Preferred

• 2 years of Coding experience - Required

• Experience in Surgery Coding - Preferred

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 days - Required

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 days - Required