Responsibilities

Code outpatient diagnostics, outpatient clinics, recurring visits, and emergency room visits using ICD-9 or CPT codes as appropriate.
Maintain a yearly average accuracy rate of 94% during internal and/or external coding audits.
Verify patient information to identify discrepancies and ensure codes and abstracted information are applied to the correct encounter.
Review records for coding purposes and identify documents that do not belong to the patient or encounter.
Apply appropriate modifiers when coding patient encounters.
Query physicians when needed to clarify diagnoses, symptoms, or reasons for services provided.
Ensure codes accurately reflect care rendered and support patient safety, accurate data retrieval, and reimbursement.
Recognize and report unusual circumstances or possible risk factors to leadership.
Meet continuing education requirements established by AHIMA and/or AAPC.
Meet productivity standards according to AHIMA guidelines.
Participate in ICD-10 education sessions and other required hospital training.
Follow HIPAA, safety, infection control, and department standards.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values.

Experience

Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in job-appropriate technology and software applications.

Employees hired after June 2015 must be credentialed with HIM/Coding credentials and/or certification by AHIMA or AAPC.