What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Classification Expert position at SIU Medicine?
Job Summary
This is a clinical classification expert position responsible for assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for inpatient and outpatient services by reviewing medical records documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of standardized coding systems and experience in medical coding and reimbursement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coding and Reimbursement: Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for ancillary and other physician services using standardized coding systems.
- Documentation Review: Review medical records documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Training and Support: Provide expert advice and guidance to administrators, faculty, and staff as it relates to coding and documentation.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need a High school diploma or equivalent and Current certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist—Physician-based (CCS-P) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or current certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or a Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
