Coding Specialist Health Information Management

Assigns accurate diagnosis and procedure codes and captures pertinent clinical data elements on all inpatient/outpatient medical records of discharged patients. Responsible for ensuring optimum reimbursement based on accurate coding and for maintaining a quality patient clinical database.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification/Licenses

• CPC, CPC-H, CCS, RHIT, RHIA credentials required at time of hire. Credential must be maintained.

Skills

• Computer and data entry skills, ample understanding of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 classification systems.

Experience

• Two years coding experience, while certified, coding in an acute care facility.

Nature of Supervision

• Responsible to: Manager, Health Information Services.