You’ll need
Certifications
✓One of the following coding credentials, recognized by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC):
✓Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
✓Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
✓Certified Coder Specialist – Physician (CSS-P) with appropriate level of experience.
Qualifications
✓A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the outpatient setting (Physician’s office or ambulatory surgery centers) within the last five years, including assignment of E & M, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
✓Multiple specialties encompass different medical specialties (i.e. Family Practice, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, OB/GYN, etc.) that utilize ICD, E&M, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
✓Ancillary specialties (PT/OT, Radiology, Lab, Nutrition, etc.) that usually do NOT use E & M codes do not count as qualifying experience.
✓Additionally, coding auditing and training exclusively for specialties such as home health, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation care will not be considered as qualifying experience.
✓Coding experience limited to making codes conform to specific payer requirements for the business office (insurance billing, account receivable) is not a qualifying factor.
✓Working knowledge of coding/abstraction, medical terminology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, APCs and DRGs
✓Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology is required
✓Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office products)
✓Effective interpersonal communication skills to acquire needed information and maintain cooperative work relationships with physicians
✓Excellent communication skills
✓Exceptional organizational/Time management skills, verbal and written communication skills required
✓Ability to organize work priorities and meet specific objectives under time constraints
✓Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
✓Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
✓Ability to be a team player in a team-oriented environment
✓Proficient at 10 key
Prefer experience in a hospital and clinic setting preferred
Functional Demands preferred
Population(s) served preferred
Neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. preferred
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About the role
Abstracts data from the patients’ medical record using the 3M computerized abstracting system to compile accurate and timely statistical data.