HIM Certified Coder

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Graduate of Medical Records technology program Experience/Skills Prior experience in a Medical Records department.

ICD-10-CM

; ICD-10-PCS and CPT-4 coding skills Typing and computer experience Knowledge of coding guidelines and practices Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to: use designated reference materials use encoder computer for coding and other specified equipment work independently with minimal supervision work under pressure with time constraints concentrate Required Licenses/Certifications Certification in Coding that could include CCA, CPC, RCCA or CCS Working Conditions Clean, well-lit working environment

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavioral Expectations Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Quality Codes and abstracts all patient types assigned in accordance with work standards/policies Contacts physicians upon receipt of charts requiring additional information or when explanation, clarifications, or diagnosis is required for coding Quantity Codes all charts within five days of discharge per work standards/policies Maintains a 95% compliance rate Keeps Accounts Receivable Days (A/R) below 3.5 days per month to meet departmental goal Other Duties Answers telephone courteously as needed Performs other duties assigned by the HIM Director Performs duties with little or no supervision Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency and safety of the HIM Department Maintains confidentiality according to Sullivan County Community Hospital and HIM Department policies Full Time/Day Shift 80 hours/Bi-weekly HIM Certified Coder 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Graduate of Medical Records technology program Experience/Skills Prior experience in a Medical Records department.

ICD-10-CM

; ICD-10-PCS and CPT-4 coding skills Typing and computer experience Knowledge of coding guidelines and practices Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to: use designated reference materials use encoder computer for coding and other specified equipment work independently with minimal supervision work under pressure with time constraints concentrate Required Licenses/Certifications Certification in Coding that could include CCA, CPC, RCCA or CCS Working Conditions Clean, well-lit working environment

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavioral Expectations Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Quality Codes and abstracts all patient types assigned in accordance with work standards/policies Contacts physicians upon receipt of charts requiring additional information or when explanation, clarifications, or diagnosis is required for coding Quantity Codes all charts within five days of discharge per work standards/policies Maintains a 95% compliance rate Keeps Accounts Receivable Days (A/R) below 3.5 days per month to meet departmental goal Other Duties Answers telephone courteously as needed Performs other duties assigned by the HIM Director Performs duties with little or no supervision Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency and safety of the HIM Department Maintains confidentiality according to Sullivan County Community Hospital and HIM Department policies Full Time/Day Shift 80 hours/Bi-weekly