Coder, Full Time

Hialeah Hospital • Hialeah, FL

6d

About The Position

Medical Record Coder is responsible for timely review of patient records in order to identify an appropriate selection of ICD-9-CM/CPT codes that will accurately reflect the reason for admission, extent of care received, and level of severity of illness. Coder is further responsible for insuring that all data elements required for federal and state reporting are collected and included in the patient's demographic record. Accounts for each Inpatient and Outpatient records in order that all are coded. Enters coded data into computer to facilitate the billing process.

Requirements

• Requires eye hand coordination with good manual dexterity.
• Must be able to look at computer CRT most of the day and must be computer knowledgeable.
• Must have excellent command of the English language, both oral and written.
• Must be organized.
• Requires frequent but limited contact with physicians.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years coding experience preferred.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS preferred or completion of ICD-9/CPT 4 coding programs.
• LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records to identify ICD-9-CM/CPT codes.
• Ensure accurate reflection of reason for admission, extent of care, and severity of illness.
• Ensure all data elements for federal and state reporting are collected.
• Account for each Inpatient and Outpatient record to ensure all are coded.
• Enter coded data into computer to facilitate billing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed