Coder Out-patient Level II

AtlantiCare•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

15h

About The Position

The Coder Outpatient Level II codes and abstracts the medical records of hospital based outpatient records using nationally recognized guidelines. The Coder Outpatient Level II may interact with the medical staff and the care team to assure accurate and complete documentation of diagnoses and appropriate CPT codes and/or HCPCS procedure codes, collects quality statistical information and assures timely follow-up of all accounts. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in clinical documentation improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1-2 years health care clerical experience with demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology, as well as clinical medicine required.
Proficiency in Clinical and Business Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in HIM preferred.
Bachelor's Degree in HIM preferred.
Successful completion of a college based coding program or college based coding certificate program preferred (AHIMA-approved preferred).
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred, Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) or Certified Coding Specialist -- Hospital (CCS-H) preferred.
Associate of Science HIM preferred.
Bachelors of Science HIM preferred.
Minimum 3 years of hospital based outpatient coding (recent hands on production) experience preferred.