Senior Coding Specialist
Highland Hills
Healthcare / Health Services - Other
Exp 2-5 years
Deg Bachelors
Relo
Bonus
Job Description
Responsible for accurately coding high complexity claims (teritiary care ASU/OBS or In-Patient) independently.
Reviews & abstracts complex medical records to identify, sequence, and code diagnoses and procedures according to established coding, CMS, and hospital system guidelines.
Maintains productivity and quality rate according to established standard.
Insures optimal DRG/APR/ASC assignment and works within University Hospitals billing time frames.
Position Requirements:
Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology knowledge required.
2+ years of ICD-9-CM and/or CPT coding experience required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment required.
Must be detail-oriented and organized, with good problem solving ability.
Notable client service, communication, and relationship building skills required
Education Requirements:
Associate or Bachelor's degree in HIM required. Degree in HIM preferred.
License Requirements:
RHIT or RHIA required. CCS preferred.
Maintains updated knowledge of guidelines and regulations affecting the Coding field.
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
RHIT or RHIA
CSS
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Someone with inpatient coding experience in a hospital setting
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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