Coder (Facility) - Beaufort, United States - Beaufort Memorial

    Beaufort Memorial
    Beaufort Memorial Beaufort, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Description

    Converts diagnoses and procedures for hospital inpatient and outpatient services, psychiatric inpatient and outpatient services, and inpatient rehab facility services into numerical codes utilizing ICD10CM and CPT coding systems. Makes DRG assignments to inpatient accounts and APC assignments to outpatient accounts to obtain appropriate documentation for the coding of the patient's medical record.

    Position Requirements

    Education:

  • Education to include Post-High School credits in specialized health care subjects, i.e., medical science, pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ICD 10 coding, CPT/HCPCS coding, etc.
  • Experience:

  • Experience working with computers is required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel preferred.
  • ICD10CM coding experience in a hospital setting preferred.
  • Previous experience with coding encoder software/abstracting software is preferred.
  • 1-3 years of hospital coding experience preferred.
  • Certifications/Licenses:

  • At least one certification from AHIMA or AAPC is required (i.e., CCA, CCS, CPC-H, RHIA, RHIT or equivalent)