What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coder (Coding & Auditing) - FT/80 position at North Star Health?
Description
The Medical Coder will
Requirements
The Medical Coder will
- Be responsible for the day-to-day coding of specific outpatient, inpatient, emergency room, same day surgery, office, and ancillary accounts to be completed within two (2) working days of discharge.
- Understand the importance of organization and setting priorities.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently without direct supervision and possess effective communication skills; and adheres to the organization's confidentiality policy.
- Be responsible for accurate coding of all accounts assigned according to Regulatory Coding guidelines and assure coding compliance.
- Demonstrate attention to detail when entering codes into the hospital information system.
Requirements
- Completion of formal coding educational program recognized by AAPC or AHIMA leading to credentials.
- Associate degree in Health Information Technology or closely related degree (preferred)
- Experience Coding Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Room, Ambulatory Surgery, Office, and ancillary services records.
- One year coding experience with credentials.
- Two years' coding experience with credentials (preferred)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder from AAPC.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.).
- Coding/Abstracting tools
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail
