What are the responsibilities and job description for the CODER ABSTRACTOR - HIM position at MMC #1?
CODER/ABSTRACTOR
JOB SUMMARY
Assign diagnosis and procedure codes based on documentation present on records for correct reimbursement and statistical databases
MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
High school graduate and equivalent secondary education skills.
Must be graduate of a health Information Technology program or Certification by AHIMA or have equivalent experience coding in a hospital for three years or more.
Graduate of Health Information Technology program preferred.
Coding experience required as above. Experience with Meditech and Microsoft Word preferred.