Him Coder Abstractor Ii-Per Diem

Meadville Medical Center • Meadville, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assign diagnosis and procedure codes based on documentation present on records for correct reimbursement and statistical databases. Assigns codes accurately and completely to inpatient and same day care charts. Meets productivity standards established for the type of records coded. Enters codes into Meditech and completes abstract accurately. Stays informed of all current coding rules, regulations and principals. Uses both ICD and CPT coding systems to assign codes as appropriate. Participates in CDMP program as appropriate and instructed. Participates in weekend and holiday rotation as scheduled. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate and equivalent secondary education skills.
• Must be graduate of a health Information Technology program or Certification by AHIMA or have equivalent experience coding in a hospital for three years or more.
• Coding experience required as above.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of Health Information Technology program preferred.
• Experience with Meditech and Microsoft Word preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigns codes accurately and completely to inpatient and same day care charts.
• Meets productivity standards established for the type of records coded.
• Enters codes into Meditech and completes abstract accurately.
• Stays informed of all current coding rules, regulations and principals.
• Uses both ICD and CPT coding systems to assign codes as appropriate.
• Participates in CDMP program as appropriate and instructed.
• Participates in weekend and holiday rotation as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED