What are the responsibilities and job description for the CODER-ABSTRACTOR II position at Trinity Hospitals?
- POSITION SUMMARY
- The Coder II position is a senior level coding position. The Coder II is a mentoring position for Coder I when requested. The Coder II position is for credentialed coding professionals, either through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC). This position requires good organizational skills and the ability to accurately and timely code. All reference material such as the on line encoder references along with Coding Clinic Guidelines, Trinity Specific Coding Guidelines, reference books and publications shall be used. Records will be abstracted on line as part of the coding process when applicable. Knowledge of the DRG payment methodology and/or APC payment methodology preferred. Knowledge of the AR reports is also preferred. Willfully coding incorrectly for reimbursement purposes may result in disciplinary action including termination.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses and Certifications Required
- CIC, COC, CPC, CPC-A, CCS-P, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA required.
- Educational Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, Associates Degree, AHIMA or AAPC certification required.
- Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months experience as a Coder I unless has one year of exact coding experience at previous facility.
- CPC-A must have 2 years of coding experience.
- Special Skills or Training Requirements
- Minimum typing skills of 35 characters per minute.
- Medical terminology and coding knowledge, required.
- Organizational skills required.
- Computer skills with billing knowledge preferred.
- Licenses and Certifications Required
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