What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Specialist II position at Conway Medical Center?
Position Summary:
The Coding Specialist II (CS II) will use ICD and CPT and specialize in medical classification software to assign procedure and diagnosis codes for insurance billing for Conway Medical Center (CMC).
Qualifications:
Education:
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High school diploma required.
Experience:
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A minimum of one (1) year experience using ICD and CPT in a hospital setting required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
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One of the following certifications are required:
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Certified Coding Associate by an accredited certifying agency (AHIMA preferred).
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Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by an accredited certifying agency (AAPC preferred).
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Special Skills:
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Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with physicians, clinical and office staff personnel and ancillary hospital departments required.
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Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.
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Strong organizational skills required.
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Strong PC skills required.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
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Exposure to or knowledge of encoding software and impact of coding and reimbursement assignments required.
