Description

Location: SGMC Patient Financial Services
Department: REVENUE CYCLE MEDICAL GROUP
Schedule: PRN, Varied Hours/Shift, PRN DAY

POSITION SUMMARY

• Learns to abstract ICD-10 and CPT codes for Diagnosis and Procedures on professional services.
• Learns to review and analyze medical records in verifying and coding the diagnosis, evaluation and management service, minor procedures, or other codes required for the completeness and accuracy of the record.
• This position is for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of two semesters. Semesters are defined by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC). This position may lead to progression to position of Coder I, Medical Records

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current Student at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ICD-10, HCPCS, and CPT required.
• Good communication skills essential.
• Medical Office setting experience preferred.
• Time management skills.
• Demonstrates initiative to provide quality of services and improve efficiencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Teams.

Coder may spend long hours working at computer terminal. Must be able to see and read names, numbers, and colors. The Coder is subject to high stress levels. The coder must have and maintain reliable high-speed internet and is able to agree to organizations IT Security policies for remote access work.