• Utilizing computerized coding/abstracting equipment, codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance with coding guidelines while meeting quality and productivity standards.

• Assures grouping which will provide optimal payment.

• Provides necessary assistance to physicians, their office staff, field staff, and patients in regards to coding /reimbursement questions.

• Assists other coders in performance of duties including answering questions and providing guidance to entry levels coders or clinical supervisors.

• Maintains and reports statistical information when applicable.

• Reviews daily reports to assure all records are coded in a timely manner when applicable.

• Consults with fieldregistered nurses and physical therapistsregarding appropriate ICD codes and sequence.

• Performsotherduties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Two years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin 

• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) 
• Or 
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) 
• Or 
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) 
• Or 
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) 
• Or 
• Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis (HCS-D) - Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance 
• Or 
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) 
• Or 
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)