What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern-Coder Professional - Coder Professional position at Lima Memorial Health System?
Functioning within the Health System’ mission, values, objectives, procedures and policies, the Coder - Professional codes all physician office medical records as assigned by reviewing the entire medical record to determine if the documentation supports the code assignment as well as reviewing the chart for any specific regulations such as medical necessity
Education: Must be currently enrolled in a Medical Coding Program.
Licensure/Certification: Will consider candidate who is actively enrolled in certification program. To retain position, if individual without a current certification is hired into a Coder - Professional position, s/he must successfully obtain certification within one year of hire.
Experience: Experience in Medical Office preferred
Skills: Must demonstrate proficiency with reimbursement and MS-DRG’s. Basic competency with Word and Excel is also required.
