Coding Abstractor, Full Time

Description

The Coding Abstractor is responsible for adding the correct referral source, discharge disposition, and admitting/attending MDs. Has full access to patient health information.

Coding Abstractor will work on-site.  If satisfactory quality and productivity standards are met, an option for remote work is possible. 

Shift: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current AHIMA or AAPC credential (RHIA / RHIT / CCS / CCA / CPC / CPC-H) preferred.
• Excellent communication, computer and typing skills required.
• Ability to tolerate viewing computer monitor for extended periods of time. 
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and various medical specialties.
• Ability to read handwritten documentation, detail oriented, and able to work with increasing independence.
• Ability to professionally cope with stressful situations.
• Able to identify problematic situations / issues and work with management to resolve or improve them.

Essential Physical Requirements: 

• Must pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Requires normal vision/hearing range (+/- assistive devices such as glasses or hearing aids) and absence of color-blindness.