What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder I Certified position at HH Health System?
Overview
A certified coder is responsible for utilizing coding policies and procedures in evaluating the diagnostic and procedural information within the medical record for determination of accurate APC assignment for reimbursement of services rendered and for verifying/abstracting clinical information into the organization's health database. A certified coder also makes medical necessity determinations for Medicare and Medicaid out-patient testing utilizing the appropriate software.
Responsibilities
A certified functions under the direct authority and supervision of the Coding Supervisor and Director of Health Information Management.Some of the many skills performed • Coding of diagnoses and procedures for:o Day Surgeryo Emergency Department o Cancer Centero Wound Centero Special Procedureso Other Outpatient Service Types
Qualifications
EDUCATION:• High school graduate or equivalent• 2 years or more in Health Information Management• 1 year experience in outpatient coding
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:• RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CPC-H certification preferred• Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment
