Location: Pittsfield,MA, USA
Job Summary
The Coder/ Abstractor codes outpatient records using commonly accepted classification systems and abstracts the information into the coding software or EMR abstracting.
Experience
* One year of experience in coding with ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS required.
Education
* High School Graduate, advance education in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology are all required.
* Completion of a medical coding program required.
License & Certifications
* RHIT, CCS, RHIA, CCS-A, CPC, or CPC-H preferred.
* Additional Requirements
* Understanding of frequently ordered tests, required.
* Experience using coding software and EMR required.
* Understanding of billing and reimbursement systems, i.e. APC's , required.
* Previous coding in a teaching facility, preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to interact with physicians and other health professionals; ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills at all times.
* Demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with confidential information; proven analytical skills to reach appropriate decisions/ outcomes; proven ability to work independently; detail oriented, ability to focus on task.
* Ability to work at multiple sites.