Coding Specialist

Position Summary

The Specialist Coder is under the direction of the Director of Health Informatics, performs duties related to the record processing operation of the Medical Records Department. 

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High school graduate or GED
• Completed BS, AS or correspondence program in health information field or other health care program with strong skills in medical terminology and courses in anatomy/physiology.

Experience

• Previous acute care medical record coding experience in ICD-10-CM and CPT of two (2) years

License/Registration/Certifications

• Registered Health information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or other credentials in heath related field

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• Previous acute care medical record coding experience of five (5) years

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)