Coding Technician I - FT Days

Description

This position's primary purpose is to accurately abstract, code, and electronically record all diagnoses and procedures documented by a physician in any non-surgical outpatient medical record (. Emergency Department visits, outpatient diagnostic ancillary visits) In accordance with current Federal Coding Compliance regulations and guidelines, and using current ICD-10-CM , CPT-4, and HCPCS code sets / systems.

Core Competencies

• Reviews the assignment and sequencing of codes for

the principal procedure, other significant invasive and non-invasive procedures according to the coding conventions and guidelines outlined in the CPT code set, the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI), the Outpatient Coding Editor (OCE), and the AMA CPT Assistant publication.

Department Specific Competencies

Education

Degree Program CertificateHealthcareN / AHealthcare

Additional Information High School Diploma, GED, or Higher Education. Completion of an ‘American Health Information Management Association’ (AHIMA) or an ‘American Academy of Professional Coders’ (AAPC) approved / sanctioned ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 coding certification program. Completion of (1) Medical Terminology and (2) Anatomy & Physiology courses. One of the following certifications is required : AHIMA CCS; AHIMA CCA; AHIMA CCS-P; AAPC Certified Professional Coder - Hospital CPC-H

Experience

Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 3ancillary and / or emergency department coding experience

Additional Information N / A

License / Certification Requirements

Compensation Range : $31.76 - 49.96 / hr