St. Francis Medical Center
Monroe
Job Description
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Job Title:Medical Coder 1Job Code:
Job Family (Class):
Summary:The Physician Office Medical Coder 1 abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records, charts and documents and assigns appropriate ICD-9, Evaluation and Management and/or CPT-4 codes to patient records according to established procedures. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. May work with coding databases and confirms code assignments. This position relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks and works under close supervision.
Survey Match:
Department:
Patient Interaction?No
FMOLHS Standard Weight:40%
Job Standard Weight:60%
Job Standard Equal Weighting:All Equal
Annual Evaluation?Required
Introductory Evaluation?Not Required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DescriptionMinimum Required:Preferred/Desired:
Experience:1 year coding experience or eligible for RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, or CCSP exam and successfully obtain certification within six months of employmentNone
Education:High School or equivalentCoding Certification Courses or HIM Associates or Bachelors degree
Training:NoneNone
Special Skills:Organizational and communication skillsNone
Licensure/Certification:CCA, CCS, RHIT or RHIANone
Employment Type
Full-time
Schedule
Day shift
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