Health Information Coder & Abstractor

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Health Record Technician to code and abstract personal health information per CIHI guidelines. You will input data into the 3M-HDM system and apply ICD-10-CA/CCI coding using 3M Codefinder.

Qualifications include CHIMA HIM program completion, CHIM credential eligibility, and experience with CIHI coding standards. Strong accuracy, communication, and privacy understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CHIMA recognized Health Information Management (HIM) program.
• Certificate of registration in the Canadian College of Health Information Management and eligible to use the CHIM credential.
• Experience with current coding practices and computerized abstracting, required.
• Experience with ICD-10-CA/CCI, required.
• Knowledge of 3M HDM Abstracting and Codefinder is an asset.
• Knowledge of Inpatient, Day Surgery, and Emergency Department coding for DAD and NACRS.
• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.
• Clear communication with administrative and medical staff required.
• Understanding of privacy principles and confidentiality.
• Additional language skills (French) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Health Record Technician codes and abstracts personal health information records according to CIHI guidelines.
• Inputs data into the 3M-HDM system and uses Codefinder for coding diagnoses and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Analytical skills

Education

CHIMA HIM program graduate

CHIM credential eligibility

Tools

3M Codefinder

HDM Abstracting

ICD-10-CA/CCI knowledge

Job description

IWK Health in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Health Record Technician to code and abstract personal health information per CIHI guidelines. You will input data into the 3M-HDM system and apply ICD-10-CA/CCI coding using 3M Codefinder.

Qualifications include CHIMA HIM program completion, CHIM credential eligibility, and experience with CIHI coding standards. Strong accuracy, communication, and privacy understanding are essential.