What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder I Certified, Marshall Professional Center, Full-time, Days position at Huntsville Hospital System?
Overview
A coder 1 is responsible for utilizing coding policies and procedures in evaluating the diagnostic 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 coder also makes medical necessity determinations for Medicare and Medicaid out-patient testing utilizing the appropriate software.
A coder 1 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 for ancillary outpatient services, i.e. Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, PFT, etc
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 1 - 2 years of experience in a health care setting
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CPC-H certification preferred
- Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment