Coder- Professional

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employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Monday-Friday Shift Start Time 8:00 AM Shift End Time 4:30 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's. Job Description Provides accurate and timely assignment of appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes on the medical records for the purpose of collecting and indexing quality health information for routine patient types (outpatient diagnostic, outpatient physician practice/clinic, inpatient physician services and/or emergency room encounters). Experience 3 years of experience in hospital and/or physician practice outpatient coding Preferred Qualifications No preferred qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent Certification Summary Minimum of one of the following certifications: Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, coding guidelines, and computers Proven detail orientation and good problem-solving related to coding Job Responsibilities Reviews the medical record, super bill, and/or charge sheet to identify the diagnoses and procedures and assigns

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codes to routine patient types. Identifies and assigns CPT-4 codes to all outpatient procedures. Abstracts diagnostic and procedural codes and other pertinent data into the network system as defined in policy and procedures. Reviews/monitors assigned work queues, physician notes reports, and missing documentation encounters and codes and abstracts any accounts that were missed. Provides information on specific problem accounts to the Coding Supervisor. Partners with the Coding Supervisor, Physician, and Practice Manager to identify and resolve documentation opportunities. Other duties as assigned. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location Address Used for remote worker assignment Job Family Coding