Health Information Management Coder Inpatient

POSITION PURPOSE

• Employees in this position code inpatient records.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High School or Equivalent (GED)

• Associates Degree in HIT preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 1-3 years

• Coding experience preferred

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certified.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language.

• Ability to re-organize work, re-prioritize tasks, and perform multi-tasks in a changing environment.

• Ability to pay attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Ability to accurately relay information and communicate in a tactful and courteous manner with co-workers, clinical staff, non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors.

• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills and experience using Microsoft Office products.

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and pathophysiology.

• Knowledge of International Classification of Disease (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).

• Knowledge of MS-DRG classification system.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• After 6 months of experience, codes 2 Inpatient records per hour.