Coder I Certified, Marshall Medical Center South, HIM, Full Time, Days

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Boaz, AL

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About The Position

A coder 1 is responsible for utilizing coding policies and procedures in evaluating the diagnostic information within the medical record for determination of accurate APC assignment for reimbursement of services rendered and for verifying/abstracting clinical information into the organization's health database. A coder also makes medical necessity determinations for Medicare and Medicaid out-patient testing utilizing the appropriate software. A coder 1 functions under the direct authority and supervision of the Coding Supervisor and Director of Health Information Management.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1 - 2 years of experience in a health care setting.

Nice To Haves

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CPC-H certification preferred.
• Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing coding policies and procedures in evaluating diagnostic information within the medical record.
• Determining accurate APC assignment for reimbursement of services rendered.
• Verifying/abstracting clinical information into the organization's health database.
• Making medical necessity determinations for Medicare and Medicaid out-patient testing.
• Coding of diagnoses for ancillary outpatient services, i.e. Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, PFT, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees