What are the responsibilities and job description for the CODING SPECIALIST III ED - MEDICAL RECORDS position at East Alabama Medical Center Health System?
EAMC MISSION
- At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.
- POSITION SUMMARY
- This position is responsible for thorough review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results applicable to extract data and appropriately apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes and modifiers for billing and reimbursement, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Interacts as needed with internal customers to include but not limited to hospital staff, physicians and their offices, and other revenue cycle team members.
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Education
- Highschool Diploma or GED
Minimum Experience- 1 year or more professional coding experience
Required Registration/License/Certification- Certification from AHIMA or AAPC
Preferred Education- N/A
Preferred Experience- Pro-fee and facility coding experience
Preferred Registration/License/Certification- N/A
Other Requirements- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Attend continuing education workshops, webinars, etc., for coding compliance and maintenance of CEUs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational, computer, written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate strong Microsoft Office knowledge skills.
- Must possess working knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic.
- Strong time management and critical thinking skills.
- Minimum Education