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Department

• CODING: Meets or exceeds the minimum coding productivity standard for the type of coding performed. Meets or exceeds the minimum coding accuracy rate of 95%. Meets or exceeds the minimum timeliness standard for the area of coding performed. Follows all hospital and departmental procedures. Follows directions given by Coding Management. Ensures confidentiality of patient information. (85%)
• EDUCATION: Completes required coding training or other assigned coding instruction. Participates in departmental coding and educational meetings, trainings and roundtables. If applicable, submits weekly, a fully completed and accurate production log, in a timely manner. Maintains current coding credential(s). (10%)
• DESK PROCEDURE: Assists in the creation, evaluation, updating and on-going review of Desk Procedures for assigned areas. (5%)

• High School Diploma or GED Required

• less than 1 year Prior medical work-related coding experience, completed coding instruction or coding training preferred. Required and
• less than 1 year Experience reviewing medical record documentation preferred. Required

• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist - AAPC - American Academy of Professional Coders Required or
• AHIMA-AHIMA Member - AHIMA - American Health Information Management Association Required or
• CPCA-Certified Professional Coder Apprentice - AAPC - American Academy of Professional Coders Required or
• CPC - Certified Professional Coder - AAPC - American Academy of Professional Coders Required

• Knowledge of coding and coding guidelines.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify correct coding
• Organization: Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Must be capable of reading and interpreting coding guidelines.
• Service Orientation: Ability to handle fast paced environment.
• Must pass coding proficiency pre-hire test with a score of 70% accuracy or higher.
• Communication: Good oral and written skills
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Research: ability to leverage resources to acquire needed information
• Good computer keyboarding skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Epic experience helpful

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Work TypeRegular

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