Sr Coding & Reimbursement Specialist

About the position

Responsible for the assignment of appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and/or CPT-4 codes to obtain accurate DRG or APC assignment for proper reimbursement and data collection. Assigns all pertinent ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and ICD-10-CM/PCS/CPT-4 procedure codes based on official inpatient and outpatient coding guidelines. Abstracts diagnosis and procedure codes as well as other required data elements as specified by the department or area of the Medical Center into the required Health System computer program (360 CAC EPIC etc.). Attends educational sessions. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assigns all pertinent ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and ICD-10-CM/PCS/CPT-4 procedure codes based on official inpatient and outpatient coding guidelines.
• Abstracts diagnosis and procedure codes as well as other required data elements as specified by the department or area of the Medical Center into the required Health System computer program (360 CAC EPIC etc.).
• Attends educational sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Coding certification is required through the AHIMA or AAPC as a RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CCA, and CPC-H.