Salary: 23.25-34.87 USD

　　Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

　　Shift: Shift 1

　　Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

　　Bargaining Unit: Catholic Health Emmaus

　　Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

　　Work Schedule: Days

　　Hours:

　　Summary:

　　Working within the context of an interdisciplinary team setting, assigns ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT procedure codes as appropriate for ancillary services, including but not limited to Primary Care, Radiology, Laboratory medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Gerontology, Physical and Occupational Therapy for the purpose of accurate reimbursement, research and compliance with all applicable regulations. Diagnoses and procedures are coded through review of the ancillary services report, utilizing International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) classifications.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Educational Requirements

　　A graduate of a Certified Health Information Technology or Certified Medical Coder, with certification by the American Health Information Management Association or the American Academy of Professional Coders (CCS, CCS-P, CPC or COC)

　　Candidates are required to take and successfully pass a CHS coding test

　　Certification as an RHIA or RHIT is desirable but not required

　　An RHIA or RHIT eligible candidate would be considered if enrolled in a HIT or HIM program and has completed coding, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology

　　Successful certification within one (1) year of date of hire (AHIMA or AAPC)

　　Experience Requirements

　　Experience with electronic health records (HER) or practice management systems preferred

　　Maintains credentials by meeting AHIMA/ AAPC continuing education requirements

　　Previous outpatient coding or physician office coding experience preferred

　　Knowledge, Skills, Ability

　　Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology

　　Must possess good communication skills

　　Ability to develop and maintain relationships and to work productively with all levels of personnel including Clinicians and staff

　　Patient and Client focused

　　Accountable and results orientedWORKING CONDITIONS:

　　Individual works in a hybrid office setting utilizing medical records, computers, electronic encoders, and reference books to assign appropriate codes for accurate reimbursement. NYS Driver's license and transportation is required for occasional travel.

　　REQNUMBER: 26286