Coder I Certified, Marshall Professional Center, Full-time, Days

Overview

A coder 1 is responsible for utilizing coding policies and procedures in evaluating the diagnostic information within the medical record for determination of accurate APC assignment for reimbursement of services rendered and for verifying/abstracting clinical information into the organization's health database. A coder also makes medical necessity determinations for Medicare and Medicaid out-patient testing utilizing the appropriate software.

A coder 1 functions under the direct authority and supervision of the Coding Supervisor and Director of Health Information Management.

Some of the many skills performed

Coding of diagnoses for ancillary outpatient services, i.e. Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, PFT, etc

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1 - 2 years of experience in a health care setting

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CPC-H certification preferred
• Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment