HIM Coding Specialist I - Full-timePrimary coding responsibilities are outpatient diagnostics and emergency department accounts. Performs detailed review of medical records, identifies pertinent diagnoses and procedures, assigns proper codes and abstracts/verifies patient information into computer database.Education and credentials:Associate degree in Health Information Technology and certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Formal training in ICD-10 coding.Work experience:No experience required.
Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.Preferred qualifications:RHIT with CCS credential.One year of previous experience.