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Under the supervision of the HIS OP Coding Reimbursement/Coordination, the Coder II is responsible for reviewing the medical record in its entirety, applying coding guidelines and regulations, and assigning ICD-CM and/or PCS and CPT diagnoses and procedures codes accurately and timely. The Coder II must consistently meet/exceed turnaround times and quality expectations.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum one year experience in an acute healthcare setting, preferred.
- Coding credentials, i.e. CCS, COC, CCS-P, CPC, RHIT, and RHIA required.
- Working knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle functions, including documentation, coding and billing guidelines preferred.
- Ability to accurately apply ICD-10 diagnosis, procedures and CPT/HCPCs procedure codes preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology required.
- Ability to use computers effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, including written and oral, teaching and presentation skills required.
- Knowledge of EMR (Cerner, EPIC)
- Knowledge of various encoders (Optum, Clintegrity, Compliance 360 and 3M), including knowledge of CAC system.
PREFERRED:
- Credentials from AHIMA or AAPC
- Three + years coding experience in multispecialty
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Acute Care, CPT-ICD-10-CM codes.
- Previous experience with compliance software and/or imaging system and/or HBOC products.
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