Overview

This position has the responsibility for the coding and abstracting of records including, but not limited to, Emergency Department visits, ambulatory surgeries, short stays and referred outpatients, Inpatient charts.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Professional licensure in a clinical discipline may also be considered when combined with eligibility to sit for RHIA, RHIT or CCS certification.
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding conventions and reimbursement rules.
• Associate degree in Health Information Administration preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and keyboarding skills

Licenses/Certifications

• CCS or CCS-P certification required or must sit for and pass the national exam within 12-months of job entry.

Hospital Description

• This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC- Anaheim Regional Medical Center (“ARMC”). It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. The employee shall support AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and AHMC- ARMC initiatives.