LEAD CODER

Graduate of an approved Health Information Technology/Management program or AHIMA Independent Study which meets the requirements for certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or High School Diploma or equivalent GED for the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)One year of acute care coding experience required.Assign diagnostic and procedure codes to patient records and forwards reports as required. Generally, performs coding on all types of cases. Position can be specialized to code IP cases. Assigned diagnostic and procedure codes to patient records and forwards reports as required. Coding all ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, Diagnosis and Procedure Codes related to a patient’s admission in order to provide billing and statistical information. Position must posses a clear understanding of APC, DRG's, and CCI information.
REQUIREMENTS
Full-time
Day
High School Diploma or GED required
CPR preferred.
Computer skills required.
Excellent organizational and communications skills required
One to two years experience preferred
7 AM-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday