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Jefferson Regional Medical Center

CERTIFIED CODER/ABSTRACTOR - HEALTH INFORMATION MGT - FT-REMOTE

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A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.

$64,113 / year median in the U.S.

-11% projected decline

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https://www.livebinders.com/b/3569203?tabid=f44d4e3f-7c69-d98e-e9ad-f62430b6232aWhat You Should Know About the
Certified Coder/Abstractor:
Typical Hours:
Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

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Jefferson Regional Health Information Management Job Summary:
The Certified Coder/ Abstractor is responsible for analyzing patient records and assigning appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and industry best practices.
Certified Coder Abstractor Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent required. Technical Diploma or Associate Degree in Healthcare, Healthcare Information Management or Administration, or other related field preferred.

One or more of the following:

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P)Certified Coding Associate (CCA)Completion of a credentialed Coding/Abstractor education program required.
Minimum Requirements:
Excellent reading comprehensionExcellent communication skills, written/verbalAbility to be flexible with regulator/payer changesMust be capable of working independently and able to complete all tasks correctly and completely with minimal supervisionCompetent with computers and able to learn and adapt to software implementations, changes, or any other updates that require a pivot in daily workflow
Preferred Requirements:
Minimum 2 years coding experience in an acute care setting
Benefits & Perks:
your health and happiness matters!
We offer:
Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilityLife InsurancePaid Time OffMatching Retirement PlansTuition ReimbursementCareer growthAnd much, much, more!

Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance