Certified Coder / St Vincent Health / FT Days - St. Vincent Health - Brazil, IN

Responsibilities:
Abstracts pertinent information from patient records. Assigns the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments.

Obtains acceptable productivity/quality rates as defined per coding policy.

Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.

Keeps abreast of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
Minimum Qualification: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) obtained by hire date to position.

Education:
Minimum Qualification: High School diploma or equivalent by hire date to position

Work Experience:
Preferred Qualification: Experience working in health information management.