What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Coding Specialist - Hospital position at Dickinson County Healthcare System?
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Med Rec Coding Specialist - Hospital Coding assigns accurate diagnosis and procedure codes to medical records for all patient types used the appropriate coding classification system following coding guidelines and specific payor requirements. Able to use a variety of computer systems for maintaining, retrieving, and processing required data. Audit and assigns charges according to policy.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Minimum Required : Associates degree in Health Information Management or related filed required.
Preferred / Optional : None
EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
Minimum Required : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to prioritize, work independently and meet required deadlines. Professionalism a must. Able to interpret medical information for coding. Able to apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to coding functions. Continue to maintain education knowledge through reading, attending program and communicating with fellow coders.
Preferred / Optional : Preferably one year or more of acute care facility coding experience.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES
Minimum Required : Must have credentials in AHIMA , RHIA, RHIT, CCS or AAPC and or must obtain credentials within one year of hire.
Preferred / Optional : None
- Internal Posting Timeline : Wednesday, January 8, 2025 @ 11 : 00am – Monday, January 13, 2025 @ 11 : 00am
- Start / End Times : Mon-Fri (Days)
- Weekend Rotation : No
- Holiday Rotation : No
- On-call Rotation : No
