Health Information Management Coder Inpatient
On-siteKenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United StatesOn-siteFull Time
Full Time
Job Summary
Code 2 inpatient records per hour after 6 months of experience. Maintain accuracy in reading, writing, hearing, and speaking English while re-prioritizing tasks in a changing environment. Apply strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, pathophysiology, ICD, CPT, and MS-DRG classification systems to ensure proper coding. Communicate tactfully with clinical staff, non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors. Requires RHIA or RHIT certification and 1-3 years of experience with a high school diploma or GED. Associates degree in HIT preferred.
Required Qualifications
- High School or Equivalent (GED)
- 1-3 years
- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certified
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Associates Degree in HIT preferred
- Coding experience preferred
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