OUTPATIENT CODER 2 (14061)

Cullman Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullman Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a qualified Medical Coder to analyze medical records and assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with coding guidelines.

The role also includes medical record abstraction and supporting the hospital revenue cycle while upholding patient safety and quality. Requirements include completion of a recognized health information technology program and credentials such as CCA, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA, plus a minimum of one year of

Qualifications

• Completion of medical coding from an approved health information technology program.
• Credentials such as CCA, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA.
• Minimum one year of experience in medical coding or related field.
• Strong analytical and written/spoken communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records to assign diagnosis codes following coding guidelines.
• Analyze medical records to assign procedure codes following coding guidelines.
• Perform analysis of medical records to perform medical record abstraction.
• Assist in the hospital revenue cycle.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

Health information technology program completion

CCA/CCS/RHIT/RHIA credentials

Job description

Job Summary

• Analyze medical records to assign appropriate diagnosis codes following coding guideline.
• Analyze medical records to assign appropriate procedure codes following coding guidelines.
• Perform analysis of medical records to perform medical record abstraction.
• Assist in the hospital revenue cycle.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Education

Completion of medical coding from an approved health information technology program, currently a Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Management (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Experience

Minimum one (1) year of experience.

Additional Skills / Abilities

Analytical skills; strong computer skills; the ability to multi-task; detail oriented; good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; and a working knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology.