Coding Specialist - Health Information Management (HIM), FT

The primary job responsibilities of the Coding Specialist are to code and index diseases and procedures in compliance with state and federal entities. Accurately assign codes based on physician documentation utilizing coding guidelines and completes coding tasks in the established time frames with accuracy. The Coding Specialist abstracts health data from the medical record as need for statistical reporting. The Coding Specialist validates source data and education resources for compliance. The Coding Specialist participates in internal audits to assure quality, accuracy and consistency.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Technology, and/or Certification if fields related to coding in an acute care facility and Physician Practice such as American Health Information Management; Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Coding Specialists-Physician (CCS-P), or Certified Coding Associate (CCS-A). The accepted American Academy of Professional Coders qualifying certifications are Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), and Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC). Two or more years of experience in coding with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and all CPT and HCPCs level coding manuals is required. The ability to work with physicians in a collaborative manner.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of diagnostic and procedural coding principals, conventions, methodologies, and perspective payment program systems respective to coding compliance.

• Thorough knowledge of related prospective payment systems.
• Broad knowledge of pharmacology indications for drug usage and related adverse reactions.
• Knowledge of ancillary testing (Laboratory, x-ray, electrocardiogram).
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Understanding of coding practices and guidelines.
• Experience with personal computer and mainframe applications and with encoding systems.
• Auditing skills for coding quality and compliance.
• Strong process management skills. Result-oriented with an ability to analyze and problem solve.