Certified Medical Records Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient).

Key Responsibilities

• Assign codes to patient care encounters and select from various coding systems
• Identify principal diagnoses and procedures for inpatient discharges and ensure accurate coding for reimbursement
• Conduct reviews of abstracted codes and correct as needed to meet coding requirements

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• One year of relevant experience or an associate's degree in health information technology or a related field
• Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program or equivalent training
• Certification through AHIMA or AAPC is preferred
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory