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Company Description Healthcare / Health Services - Other Job Description Senior Coding Specialist Highland Hills Healthcare / Health Services - Other Exp 2-5 years Deg Bachelors Relo Bonus Job Description Responsible for accurately coding high complexity claims (teritiary care ASU/OBS or In-Patient) independently. Reviews & abstracts complex medical records to identify, sequence, and code diagnoses and procedures according to established coding, CMS, and hospital system guidelines.
Maintains productivity and quality rate according to established standard. Insures optimal DRG/APR/ASC assignment and works within University Hospitals billing time frames. Position Requirements: Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology knowledge required. 2+ years of ICD-9-CM and/or CPT coding experience required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment required.
Must be detail-oriented and organized, with good problem solving ability. Notable client service, communication, and relationship building skills required Education Requirements: Associate or Bachelor's degree in HIM required. Degree in HIM preferred. License Requirements: RHIT or RHIA required. CCS preferred. Maintains updated knowledge of guidelines and regulations affecting the Coding field. SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS RHIT or RHIA CSS IDEAL CANDIDATE Someone with inpatient coding experience in a hospital setting Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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