What are the responsibilities and job description for the CODING SPECIALIST IV SAME DAY SURG - 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
- Accurately codes Inpatient and/or day surgery records for the classification of all diseases, injuries, procedures, and operations using the ICD-10-CM/PCS coding system. Ensures compliance of coding rules and regulations according to Regulatory Agencies. Works as a team to meet departmental goals and AR goals. Abstracts prescribed data elements from the medical record.
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Education
- Highschool diploma or GED
Minimum Experience- 3 years or more day surgery or IP coding experience
Required Registration/License/Certification- Certification from AHIMA or AAPC
Preferred Education- AS in Health Information Technology
Preferred Experience- N/A
Preferred Registration/License/Certification- Dual certification of CCS and RHIT/RHIA
Other Requirements- N/A
- Minimum Education