Health and Information Management/Medical Coder

Required Experience:
Experience working as a code in nuclear medicine is HIGHLY PREFERRED
Experience as a Medical Record Abstractor
Certified as a Professional Coder from the American Academy of Professional Coders or equivalent national entity required
Minimum 2 years' experience abstracting E/Ms required and abstracting surgical procedures preferred.
Detailed knowledge of Medical Terminology and its application
Detailed knowledge and understanding of ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
Knowledge of CMS and local carrier regulations and requirements for documenting/billing physician services at a teaching hospital
Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Extensive knowledge of Medical Record content
Ability to accurately assign ICD-9 and CPT codes required
Knowledge of HIPAA requirements

Soft Skills:
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information;
Ability to meet established continuing education requirements by attending required training workshops, reading materials assigned by AAPC in order to maintain yearly CEUs required for Certified Professional Coder.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians and staff;
Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision;
Skill in prioritizing and performing a variety of duties
Oral communication skills;
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word;
Good command of English Grammar
Agreeable attitude regarding assignment variety