What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reimbursement Documentation Specialist position at SIU Medicine?
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Coding Specialist will be responsible for:
Coding and Reimbursement:
- Assigning diagnosis and procedure codes for ancillary and other physician services using standardized coding systems.
- Reviewing medical records documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Documentation Review:
- Reviewing medical records documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Training and Support:
- Providing 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).
