What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management Coder position at Capital Caring Health?
Overview
The Health Information Management (HIM) Coder is responsible for assigning procedures and diagnostic codes to patient records, including all primary and secondary diagnosis(s) for all patients admitted to Capital Caring Health. Using different forms of coding libraries, the HIM Coder will also routinely monitor all active records and update them in accordance with state and federal guidelines, accreditation standards, as well as Capital Caring's Policies and Procedures.
Location: Falls Church, VA
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start.
Responsibilities
The Health Information Management (HIM) Coder is responsible for coding all primary and secondary diagnosis(s) on all patients admitted to Capital Caring.
Qualifications
Experience Requirements
Must have 2 years of coding experience (ICD-10-CM, CPT) in a healthcare facility.
Education Requirements
Must have an Associate Degree or previous coding experience with a home health and/or hospice organization.
Required Certificates and/or Licenses
Must have CCS-P or a CPC or AAPC or AHIMA certification.