HIM Certified Coder — ICD/CPT Specialist

Women & Infants Hospital; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Women & Infants Hospital seeks an HIM Certified Coder to review medical records and assign diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-9CM, CPT and HCPCS, in line with coding guidelines.

The role requires CCS certification; CPC candidates may be considered but must pass CCS within one year. Minimum 2 years in a hospital setting; high school diploma; terminology and anatomy knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduation plus active certification as CCS with evidence of Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology required.
• CPC candidates will be considered but must pass the CCS exam within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a hospital inpatient or outpatient setting required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient records for procedures and diagnoses.
• Enters and maintains codes in the computer system.
• Planning, productivity and decision making.
• Preserves and protects patients' rights to confidentiality.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Skills

Medical coding

Coding accuracy

Education

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Medical Terminology

Anatomy & Physiology

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Job description

Women & Infants Hospital seeks an HIM Certified Coder to review medical records and assign diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-9CM, CPT and HCPCS, in line with coding guidelines.

The role requires CCS certification; CPC candidates may be considered but must pass CCS within one year. Minimum 2 years in a hospital setting; high school diploma; terminology and anatomy knowledge preferred.