Certified Coding Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Him Coder III.

Key Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts reportable diseases, procedures, and state regulatory data elements from medical records
• Validates coding to ensure proper DRG/SOI/ROM/APC assignment
• Communicates with physicians and CDI staff regarding documentation and coding clarifications

Required Qualifications

• Formal education in ICD-CM/PCS and CPT coding classifications in an acute care setting
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• CCS certification required
• Associates Degree in Health Information Management preferred
• CCS and RHIT or RHIA certifications preferred