What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Coder position at Wayne Memorial?
Job Description
Full-time (This is not a remote position.)
Responsible for coding and abstracting of hospital outpatient services with Inpatient services experience preferred, including Ancillary, Infusion Clinic charts. Keep current with ICD-10-CM, HCPCS/CPT- 4, Modifiers and coding guidelines and disposition.
Job Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively;
- Good organization skills, detail oriented, legible handwriting;
- Knowledge of medical records principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and classification of diagnoses and operations.
- Possess a heightened level of knowledge and understanding of ICD 10-CM and CPT-4 coding principles as recommended by the AHIMA coding competencies. Prior hospital coding required; CCS preferred.
- Knowledge of insurance regulations helpful;
- Data entry experience necessary;
- Responsible party needs to be a self-starter and good at managing time effectively.
