Responsible for accurately coding provider’s outpatient and inpatient visits based on the documentation provided and abstracting accurate and complete patient care data to ensure optimum and timely reimbursement. Applies knowledge of specialized information specific to coding and medical terminology according to all coding guidelines.

Essential Qualifications

• Flexible, highly motivated, capable of keeping abreast of constantly changing regulations, guidelines, insurance billing requirements, annual coding updates and internal data needs
• Ability to interact with co-workers and physicians to resolve APC coding, documentation and workflow issues

License/Certification:

• CPC or AHIMA coding certification
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS is a necessity

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.