RI Coder II

Job Summary

Assigns appropriate codes to a limited amount of patient types. Abstracts critical information and enters data into hospital information system. Monitors accounts "in process" for diagnosis to assure daily DNFB standard is met. Maintains high level of coding expertise.

Qualifications

• Ability to abstract health information utilizing current coding guidelines on various patient types.
• Bachelors of Science or Associates in Applied Arts/Science or equivalent years of experience.
• Actively seek to obtain certification with American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Registration with American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or other equivalent coding certification.
• Minimum of one year of professional coding experience required.