CCS Certified Coding Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Coding Specialist II Inpatient - APR-DRG.

Key Responsibilities

• Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedure patient demographics, and other required data elements
• Adheres to compliance regulations and maintains annual compliance education
• Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures, assigning correct diagnostic and procedural codes

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in a coding-related field preferred
• 3-4 years of inpatient coding experience required
• Experience with clinical information systems is required
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification required
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred