Health Information Abstractor

Appalachian Regional Healthcare • Middlesboro, KY

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About The Position

The Health Information Abstractor is accountable for entering and abstracting patient information.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with courses in typing and computer basics
• Must be able to type a minimum of 50 words per minute
• Must possess the clerical perception necessary to proofread and to avoid errors in transposition
• Previous health information experience
• Must possess physical ability to endure prolonged sitting; moderate walking; lifting and carrying.
• May require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for entering all ICD-9 and CPT coding for both in-patient and out-patient procedures.
• Responsible for the abstraction of data from the patients health information.
• Responsible for entering the abstracted data into the information system.
• Selects charts and completes part of the review form as functions for Medical Records Committee.
• Interacts with physicians to assure completion of charts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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