Coder

Infirmary Health System • Mobile, AL

35d

About The Position

Overview Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 1 year coding experience in an acute care facility Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding conventions (ICD 10 - CM/PC, CPT, and HCPCS), and CMS coding requirements Computer proficiency, ability to research coding questions and utilize educational resources required Licensure/Registration/Certification: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credentialed as one of the following: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Credentialed through American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) in one of the following: Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Desired Qualifications: Associate Degree

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year coding experience in an acute care facility
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding conventions (ICD 10 - CM/PC, CPT, and HCPCS), and CMS coding requirements
• Computer proficiency, ability to research coding questions and utilize educational resources required
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credentialed as one of the following: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Credentialed through American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) in one of the following: Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree

Responsibilities

• Assigns and sequences code for complex inpatient and outpatient accounts according to established regulatory guidelines, industry best practices, and IH policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees