Health and Information Management/Medical Coder

Required Experience:

* Experience working as a code in nuclear medicine is HIGHLY PREFERRED

* Experience as a Medical Record Abstractor

* Certified as a Professional Coder from the American Academy of Professional Coders or equivalent national entity required

* Minimum 2 years' experience abstracting E/Ms required and abstracting surgical procedures preferred.

* Detailed knowledge of Medical Terminology and its application

* Detailed knowledge and understanding of ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems

* Knowledge of CMS and local carrier regulations and requirements for documenting/billing physician services at a teaching hospital

* Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology

* Extensive knowledge of Medical Record content

* Ability to accurately assign ICD-9 and CPT codes required

* Knowledge of HIPAA requirements

Soft Skills:

* Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information;

* Ability to meet established continuing education requirements by attending required training workshops, reading materials assigned by AAPC in order to maintain yearly CEUs required for Certified Professional Coder.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians and staff;

* Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision;

* Skill in prioritizing and performing a variety of duties

* Oral communication skills;

* Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word;

* Good command of English Grammar

* Agreeable attitude regarding assignment variety