Coder I Non Certified - Helen Keller Hospital, Medical Records, Full Time, 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital • Sheffield, AL

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Assigns diagnostic and procedure codes to patient records. Enters abstract data in computer and generates reports as required.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Previous technical experience preferred.
• Capable of working overtime as required; able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Ability to work with physicians, physician office personnel and hospital departments in a highly professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing cross training of essential functions.
• Assigns accurate diagnosis and procedure codes to outpatient accounts.
• Assists with charge master maintenance.
• Enters charge data.
• Assists with medical necessity documentation.
• Logs additional documentation to support coding assignment.
• Inputs accurate abstract data into computer system for each account coded.
• Assists with other related duties as assigned to include performance improvement and orientation for new employees and students; flexible to schedule; performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

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