Coder- Anesthesia Full Time Days

East Tennessee Children's Hospital • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established procedures, the Coder assigns diagnostic codes to medical record information. The role codes the professional component on inpatient and observation accounts using the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS systems, and ensures those accounts are coded and abstracted accurately and in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or a related field.
• Three years of professional coding experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with organization and time management skills.
• Proficiency with computers, word processing, and computer applications.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using reference materials and resources.

Nice To Haves

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnostic codes to medical record information.
• Code the professional component on inpatient and observation accounts using the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS systems.
• Ensure the professional component of inpatient and observation accounts is coded and abstracted accurately and in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree