Coder- Anesthesia Full Time Days

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Under general supervision and according to established procedures, assigns diagnostic codes to medical record information. Codes the professional component on inpatient and observation accounts using the ICD 10 CM and HCPCS System. Responsible for assuring the professional component of inpatient and observation accounts are coded and abstracted in a timely and accurate manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Associates Required Degree in Health Information Management or related field.

Minimum Work Experience

• 3 years of professional coding experience

Required Licenses/Certifications for position

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with organization and time management skills.
• Proficient in computers, word processing and computer applications.
• Problem solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of reference materials and resources.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Medium lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-20 lbs frequently and 10 lbs constantly to move objects. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 100 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

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