Coder III

Job description

Overview
Responsibilities
Assigns and sequences codes for complex inpatient DRG encounters according to established regulatory guidelines, industry best practices, and Infirmary Health (IH) policies and procedures. May also be required to assign codes for outpatient surgery and observation encounters as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
3 years’ coding experience in an acute care facility
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology
Knowledge of ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS coding conventions
Knowledge of CMS coding requirements
Computer proficiency; ability to research coding questions and utilize educational resources
Licensure, Registration, Certification:
One of the following:
Credentialed through American Health Information Management Association in one of the following:
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

OR
Credentialed through American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Desired Qualifications:
Associate's Degree
Desired Licnesure/Registration, Certification:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Minimum Qualifications:
3 years’ coding experience in an acute care facility
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology
Knowledge of ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS coding conventions
Knowledge of CMS coding requirements
Computer proficiency; ability to research coding questions and utilize educational resources
Licensure, Registration, Certification:
One of the following:
Credentialed through American Health Information Management Association in one of the following:
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

OR
Credentialed through American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Desired Qualifications:
Associate's Degree
Desired Licnesure/Registration, Certification:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)