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International Executive Service Corps

Certified Coding Specialist/Non-Certified Coding Specialist - HIM CODING

International Executive Service Corps, Lawton, Oklahoma, United States, 73505

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Certified Coding Specialist/Non-Certified Coding Specialist - HIM CODING Department:

HIM - Coding

Shift Details:

Days

Location:

Comanche County Memorial Hospital - Lawton, OK 73505

Compensation:

Based on experience

Certified Coding Specialist Definition The Certified Coding Specialist is responsible for abstraction and accurate coding of procedures from the medical record to ensure optimal reimbursement while staying compliant with OIG, CMS, the local Medicare Administrative Contractor, all facility policies and procedures and any state and other regulatory agencies. The Certified Coding Specialist must adhere to all CPT guidelines and ICD-10 Coding Guidelines.

Regulatory Requirements (IF APPLICABLE)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through AHIMA

Preferred Qualifications

RHIA, RHIT or CCS with at least one year of coding experience or equivalent clinical/educational experience

Working knowledge of ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding principles and guidelines or willingness to obtain them

Working knowledge of federal, state and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and reimbursement or willingness to obtain them

Demonstrates critical thinking skills, verbal and written communication, mathematical and analytical skills, a professional presentation, ability to work independently, set priorities and manage work accurately and timely

Basic Medical Terminology knowledge

Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.)

Must be able to maintain confidential information

Graduate of an AHIMA accredited Health Information Management Program or completion of a Basic ICD-10-CM coding vocational program

Non-Certified Coding Specialist Definition The Non-Certified Coding Specialist is responsible for abstraction and accurate coding of procedures from the medical record to ensure optimal reimbursement while staying compliant with OIG, CMS, the local Medicare Administrative Contractor, all facility policies and procedures and any state and other regulatory agencies. The Non-Certified Coding Specialist must adhere to all CPT guidelines and ICD-10 Coding Guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a Basic ICD-10-CM coding vocational program with at least one year of coding experience preferred, or equivalent clinical/educational experience, or at least 7 years of on-the-job coding experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding principles and guidelines or willingness to obtain them

Working knowledge of federal, state and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and reimbursement or willingness to obtain them

Demonstrates critical thinking skills, verbal and written communication, mathematical and analytical skills, a professional presentation, ability to work independently, set priorities and manage work accurately and timely

Basic Medical Terminology knowledge

Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.)

Must be able to maintain confidential information

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