Certified Coder I, HC

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
Assign ICD-10-CM; PCS; and/or CPT codes to records of discharged patients; depending on the type of visit. Assign appropriate DRG to IP visits.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
• High school or equivalent

Minimum Work Experience
• 1 year

Required Licenses/Certifications
• Certified coding specialist must have any of the following certifications:
• CPC
• COC
• CIC
• COC-P
• CPC-A
• CCS

Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities
• Compile and analyze reports
• Compile statistics
• Compose letters/memorandums
• Coordinate meetings
• Generate reports
• Input data into computer programs
• Maintain filing systems
• Maintain logs
• Maintains manuals
• Research information