Coder/Abstractor Outpatient
- DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
- The Coder/ Abstractor codes outpatient records using commonly accepted classification systems and abstracts the information into the coding software or EMR abstracting.
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
- Experience:
- One year of experience in coding with ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS required.
- Education and Training:
- High School Graduate, advance education in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology are all required.
- Completion of a medical coding program required.
- Understanding of frequently ordered tests, required.
- Experience using coding software and EMR required.
- Understanding of billing and reimbursement systems, i.e. APC's , required.
- Previous coding in a teaching facility, preferred.
- License, Certification & Registration:
- RHIT, CCS, RHIA, CCS-A, CPC, or CPC-H preferred.
- Other Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to interact with physicians and other health professionals; ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills at all times.
- Demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with confidential information; proven analytical skills to reach appropriate decisions/ outcomes; proven ability to work independently; detail oriented, ability to focus on task.
- Ability to work at multiple sites.
- These are all required.
- Experience:
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