CERTIFIED CODER/ABSTRACTOR - HEALTH INFORMTION MGT - FT -REMOTE

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What You Should Know About theCertified Coder/Abstractor:

Typical Hours: Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

This position is based within Jefferson Regional Health Information Management

Job Summary:

The Certified Coder/ Abstractor is responsible for analyzing patient records and assigning appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and industry best practices.

Certified Coder Abstractor Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Technical Diploma or Associate Degree in Healthcare, Healthcare Information Management or Administration, or other related field preferred.

One or more of the following:
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P)

Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Completion of a credentialed Coding/Abstractor education program required.

Minimum Requirements:
Excellent reading comprehension

Excellent communication skills, written/verbal

Ability to be flexible with regulator/payer changes

Must be capable of working independently and able to complete all tasks correctly and completely with minimal supervision

Competent with computers and able to learn and adapt to software implementations, changes, or any other updates that require a pivot in daily workflow

Preferred Requirements:Minimum 2 years coding experience in an acute care setting

Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:

Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Matching Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Career growth

And much, much, more!

Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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