CERTIFIED CODER- CLINIC

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Job Summary
Classify medical data from patient records to assign ICD-9-CM and CPT codes for each diagnosis and procedure. Coordinates with Team Leader coding audits to ensure compliance with federal and state standards. Educates and trains new coders. Understand principles of grouping for DRGs and APCs. Demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement guidelines.

Qualifications
High School Diploma (Required)
Associate's Degree in Health Information Management (Preferred)

Work Experience
1 or more years of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding (Preferred)
1 or more years experience requiring broad knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology (Preferred)

Licensures and Certifications
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) (Required)

Essential Functions
MEDICAL RECORD CODING:
Codes assigned medical records accurately and timely to ensure accurate reimbursement.
Assigns ICD-9-CM codes, CPT codes and modifiers for all diagnoses and procedures to ensure appropriate reimbursement and statistical capture of data.
Codes records timely to maintain DNFB at established levels.
Assigns POA indicators as appropriate.

Additional Duties
Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.

For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.