Coder I
Coder I
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Work Shift:
Day - 8 Hour (United States of America)I. Position Summary:Under indirect supervision Coder II is responsible for accurate coding of all physician
practice services. Responsible for creating accounts and coding inpatient rounding from
physician rounding sheets. Working from the appropriate documentation on the medical
record the coder will assign the appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes from the
required codeset(s) for the patient type. Coder II will be responsible for correcting coding
errors when identified. All work is performed in accordance with the rules regulations and
coding guidelines as established for ICD (International Classification of Diseases) CPT
(Current Procedural Terminology) CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) as
well as Houston Healthcare organizational/institutional guidelines.
II. Qualifications:
A. Education & Training:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
B. Experience:
One (1) year outpatient surgery coding experience in an acute care facility or
ambulatory surgery center or (2) years coding experience in a physician office.
C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:
Current American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certification or Current
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification.
D. Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology medical terminology and disease process.
Knowledge of diagnosis and procedure coding guidelines and reimbursement
methodologies. Knowledge and understanding of the revenue cycle process and the
impact coding and related processes have on reimbursement. Ability to understand
the clinical content of a health record. Demonstrate excellent communication skills
and ability to communicate with physicians in order to clarify diagnoses/procedures
and sequencing of diagnoses. Ability to keep information confidential. Ability to
meet or exceed established productivity and quality standards
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40FTE:
1Expanded Work Shift:
On Call:
Employment Type
Full-Time
