RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensures consistent and accurate coding of patient accounts through a thorough review of conditions and procedures as documented by qualified health care providers in the medical record.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, finger dexterity.
• Frequent: sitting.
• Infrequent: walking, stooping/bending, reaching at and below shoulder level.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Current certification in one (1) of the following:
o Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
o Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and three (3) years of acute care facility coding experience.
• Coursework and/or demonstrated knowl...