Description :Job Summary:Codes, enters charges and abstracts records for clinic and hospital encounters. Responsible for tracking missing reports and charges for clinic encounters and hospital procedures and rounding. Assists in updating codes in the EHR. Assists in coding education for providers and staff. Provides coding coverage for other clinics and providers, as needed. Provides telephone coverage, as needed.Education and Training:
High school diploma or GED required. Courses in typing, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology preferred.
Licensures/ Certifications:
Credentialed through AHIMA or AAPC required or within 1 year of hire.
Experience:
Previous medical coding experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to accurately code diseases and procedures using standard classification systems
Ability to accurately abstract data and enter charges
ability to meet productivity requirements set forth by the HIM Department.
Benefits Overview:
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental and Vision
Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
