Certified Coder II

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Coder II to assign codes to diagnoses and procedures for various medical encounters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 for various medical encounters
• Research medical necessity needs and maintain knowledge of Medicare Local Review Medical Policies (LMRPs)
• Assign diagnoses and procedure codes for inpatient records to ensure compliance with regulations

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management preferred
• 1-2 years of acute care coding experience required
• Preferred certifications include CCS, CICS, RHIT, or RHIA
• Equivalent healthcare college degree may be considered
• College level courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology preferred