CODER III, HOSPITAL
Company: Inspira Medical Centers
Location: Vineland
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
OUR MISSION: Our mission is to provide a safe and compassionate
experience that improves the health and well-being of our community
by placing the safety of our patients and support of our employees
at the center of all we do.
MAJOR FUNCTION :
Coders will review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to
extract data and apply appropriate ICD and CPT codes for billing,
internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory
compliance. Under the direction of a Coding Manager, they will
accurately code inpatient records; however, may need to also code
outpatient, emergency room and/or diagnostic records when
needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education:
+ High School Diploma or equivalent required
+ Completion of Acute Care Medical Coder program from an accredited
institution or Graduate of an AHIMA accredited Associate's (RHIT)
or Bachelor's (RHIA) Degree program
B. Experience:
+ Min. 3 yrs. exp. in healthcare, including 2 years Hospital Coding
experience required. Will consider HIM Vendor exp. in lieu of
healthcare experience
+ Min. 1-year inpatient coding experience
+ Proficient in ER, Diagnostic, and Outpatient Surgical Coding
+ Knowledge of :
+ ICD & CPT coding schemes
+ medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and the pathology of
disease required
+ health information management functions and computer
operations
+ Able to communicate effectively
+ Basic desktop computer and HIM computer applications skills
+ Knowledge of automated Encoder and Clinical Abstracting
Systems
C. Certification/Licensure:
Certified with a minimum of one of the following required:
+ Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
+ Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
+ Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Keywords: Inspira Medical Centers, Vineland , CODER III, HOSPITAL, Other , Vineland, New Jersey
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