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

Jefferson Regional Med Ctr•Pine Bluff, AR

7d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a credentialed Coding/Abstractor education program required.
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)
Excellent reading comprehension
Excellent communication skills, written/verbal
Ability to be flexible with regulator/payer changes
Must be capable of working independently and able to complete all tasks correctly and completely with minimal supervision
Competent with computers and able to learn and adapt to software implementations, changes, or any other updates that require a pivot in daily workflow

Nice To Haves

Technical Diploma or Associate Degree in Healthcare, Healthcare Information Management or Administration, or other related field preferred.
Minimum 2 years coding experience in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

Analyzing patient records and assigning appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes
Ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and industry best practices