What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder Trainee Inpatient position at UF Health?
Overview:
Codes inpatient records using ICD-9-CM classification system. Assures proper coding and DRG assignment for all coded records. Inputs coding and patient information in the appropriate computer system(s) for billing and abstracting purposes and identifies and corrects information discrepancies.
Qualifications:Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High School graduate or equivalent. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC-H, CCA, and Coding Certificate preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology required. Either previous experience with acute care hospital inpatient coding or formal coding classes/training required.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:
Employees in this position:
Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'non-frequent driver'
NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC-H, CCA, and Coding Certificate preferred.
Codes inpatient records using ICD-9-CM classification system. Assures proper coding and DRG assignment for all coded records. Inputs coding and patient information in the appropriate computer system(s) for billing and abstracting purposes and identifies and corrects information discrepancies.
Qualifications:Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High School graduate or equivalent. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC-H, CCA, and Coding Certificate preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology required. Either previous experience with acute care hospital inpatient coding or formal coding classes/training required.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:
Employees in this position:
Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'non-frequent driver'
NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC-H, CCA, and Coding Certificate preferred.
