divh2Coding Specialist/h2pTo ensure accurate and appropriate gathering of information into the coding classification systems to meet departmental, hospital and outside agency requirements. This includes ensuring appropriate reimbursement, compliance and charging with the various coding guidelines and regulatory agencies. Responsible for obtaining accurate and complete documentation in the medical record for accurate coding assignment. Responsible for the coding of moderately complex patient classes i.e. ED, observations, same day care, etc./ppstrongMinimum Qualifications:/strong/pulli1. High School Diploma or Equivalent./lili2. Certification in one of the following: RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), COC-A (Certified Outpatient Coder-Apprentice), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), Formerly CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder-Hospital), CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder)./lili1. One (1) year of hospital coding experience./li/ulpstrongPreferred Qualifications:/strong/pulli1. Graduate of Health Information Technology (HIT) or equivalent program OR Medical Coding Certification Program./li/ulpstrongCore Duties and Responsibilities:/strong/ppThe statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned./pulliReviews and accurately interprets medical record documentation from all hospital accounts in order to identify all diagnosis and procedures that affect the current outpatient encounter and assigns the appropriate ICD-10, CPT, or modifier codes for each diagnosis and procedure that is identified. Codes moderately complex patient classes./liliAssigns hospital codes to a variety of patient classes (i.e. ED, OBS, SDC, etc.)./liliAssures that quality and timely coding, charging and abstraction of accounts are completed daily for assigned specialty areas./liliMaintains and enhances current levels of coding knowledge through quality review, attendance and participation at clinical in-services and coding seminars, internal meetings, study of circulating reference materials, and inclusion of updates to coding manuals./liliAssures the accuracy, quality, and timely review of data needed to obtain a clean bill./liliContacts physicians or any persons necessary to obtain information required for to accurately code assignments. Works and communicates with other offices in any manner necessary to facilitate the billing process./li/ulpstrongPhysical Requirements:/strong/pulliMust be able to sit for long periods of time./liliMust have visual and hearing acuity within the normal range./liliMust have manual dexterity needed to operate computer and office equipment./li/ulpstrongWorking Environment:/strong/pulliStandard office environment./liliVisual strain may be encountered in viewing computer screens, spreadsheets, and other written material./liliMay require travel./li/ulpstrongSkills and Abilities:/strong/pulliMust be able to concentrate and maintain accuracy during constant interruptions./liliMust possess independent decision-making ability./liliMust possess the ability to prioritize job duties./liliMust be able to handle high stress situations./liliMust be able to adapt to changes in the workplace./liliMust be able to organize and complete assigned tasks./liliMust possess excellent written and verbal communication skills./liliMust possess the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology./li/ul/div