Northside Hospital Inc.·Chamblee, Georgia
The Coder II is responsible for reviewing medical records to accurately assign ICD-CM, PCS, and CPT diagnosis and procedure codes. The role ensures that turnaround times and quality expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
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Under the supervision of the HIS OP Coding Reimbursement/Coordination, the Coder II is responsible for reviewing the medical record in its entirety, apply coding guidelines and regulations and assign ICD-CM and/or PCS and CPT diagnoses and procedures codes accurately and timely. Consistently meet/exceed turnaround times and quality expectations.
REQUIRED: 1. High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum one years’ experience in acute healthcare setting, preferred. 2. Coding credentials, i.e. CCS, COC, CCS-P, CPC, RHIT, and RHIA required. 3. Working knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle functions, including documentation, coding and billing guidelines preferred. 4. Ability to accurately apply ICD-10 diagnosis, procedures and CPT/HCPCs procedure codes preferred. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology required. 5. Ability to use computers effectively. Excellent communication skills, including written and oral, teaching and presentation skills required. 6. Knowledge of EMR (Cerner, EPIC) Knowledge or various encoders (Optum, Clintegrity, Compliance 360 and 3M), to include knowledge of CAC system. PREFERRED: 1. Credentials from AHIMA or AAPC Three + years coding experience in multispecialty Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Acute Care, CPT-ICD-10-CM codes. 2. Previous experience with compliance software. 3. Previous imaging system and/or HBOC products. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA Work Hours: 8:30AM-5PM Weekend Requirements: No On-Call Requirements: No
Requires a high school diploma and professional coding credentials such as CCS, COC, or CPC. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of medical terminology and experience with EMR systems like Cerner or Epic.
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