What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Coder III Full Time Days position at Coral Gables Hospital?
Position Summary:
Codes medical records for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with Federal Regulations according to diagnoses and operations using the ICD-9-CM Classifications System and the CPT-4 HCPCS System. Must accurately assign codes to a multiple patient types to include inpatient in an efficient manner.
Qualifications:
Qualifications/Requirements
Education
Accredited Health Information Technician (AHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), AHIT/RHIA eligible, or equivalent experience.
Required licensures/certifications
Certification from an accredited school of Health Information Management.
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of coding system, DRG assignment, medical terminology.
Experience
AHIT or RHIA no experience required, for individuals with other educational qualifications, minimum of two years outpatient coding at an acute care facility or other health care institution.