Senior Coder - Abstracter Intpatient - Remote
- Pittsfield, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
systems and abstracts the information into the coding software or EMR abstracting.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)Experience:Two years of experience in coding with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS required.Experience in outpatient coding, or willingness to learn outpatient coding including CPT-4 and HCPCS required.Experience using coding software and EMR required.Previous coding in a teaching facility preferred.Education and Training:High School Graduate, advance education in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology are all required.Completion of a medical coding program required.License, Certification & Registration:CCS/CPC-H/RHIT/RHIA - Certified Professional Coder-HospitalOther Requirements:Ability to code all inpatient record types i.e. med/surg, behavioral health, mother/baby required.Understanding of casemix, billing and reimbursement systems, i.e. MS-DRGs, APC’s required.Understanding of frequently ordered tests, required.Demonstrated ability to interact with physicians and other health professionals; ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills always.Demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with confidential information.Proven analytical skills to reach appropriate decisions/ outcomes.Proven ability to work independently; detail oriented, ability to focus on task.Ability to work at multiple sites.Actively participate in Compliant Documentation Management Program.