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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location hilton head island, South Carolina

About this job

Hilton Head Market, Tenet Healthcare, is seeking an experienced and certified Coder for their facility.

Full Time

Daytime

General Description

The coder assigns diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts of moderate to high complexity using ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA. Abstracting required clinical information from the medical record. Responsible for maintaining coding data quality and integrity for all coding assignments at all facilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Coder must display teamwork and commitment while performing daily coding duties

Must demonstrate initiative and discipline in time management and assignment completion

Other duties as assigned based on leadership request(s).

Advanced knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding principles and rules

Intermediate knowledge of disease pathophysiology and drug utilization

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Coding proficiency demonstrated by successful completion of approved coding exercise

Excellent organizational skills for initiation and maintenance of efficient work flow

Able to operate computer keyboard, mouse and other peripherals as appropriate to accomplish coding & abstracting duties.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.

Preferred: Three (3) year's of government and non-government payer inpatient coding and abstracting experience

Preferred: Three (3) year's of government and non-government payer outpatient surgical and procedural coding and abstracting experience

Preferred: Two (2) year's experience with encoders and computerized abstracting systems

Preferred: Associates degree Health Information Management Technology

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current CPC

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