Coder/Abstractor CCS Health Information Management, FT Days

El Paso Children's Hospital; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Coder/Abstractor to join their Health Information Management team. The ideal candidate will have experience coding and abstracting medical records, with a focus on accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines. This full-time position plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal reimbursement and contributes to the hospital's quality and fiscal reporting efforts.

Qualifications

• AHIMA CCS certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year hospital inpatient coding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department records.
• Analyzes code assignment for correct DRG calculation.
• Queries physicians for documentation clarification.

Skills

Knowledge of Health Information Systems practices

Problem Solving

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Coder/Abstractor CCS Health Information Management, FT Days

Tracking Code 4854-029 Job Description

The Coder/Abstractor accurately codes, sequences, and abstracts inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department records according to ICD-10-CM, CPT, and PCS coding guidelines. Analyzes code assignment for correct DRG calculation to achieve optimal and timely reimbursement. Abstracts medical record information into hospital database and registries for statistical, quality, and fiscal reporting. Queries physicians for clarification of documentation. Performs duties within approved practices, exercising independent judgment within pre-determined guidelines.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Health Information Systems practices, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles to improve services.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills.

Required Experience

Minimum Position Requirements

Work Experience:

• One (1) year hospital inpatient coding experience required.

License/Registration/Certification:

• AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred or AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with two (2) years of hospital inpatient coding experience.

Education and Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Job Location: El Paso, Texas, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

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