Certified Coder in Hannibal, Missouri at Hannibal Regional Hospital

Job Function: Medical
Hannibal Regional Hospital
Hannibal, Missouri, 63401, United States
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***REMOTE OPPORTUNITY***

Minimum hourly rate $18.50, Maximum $34.41, based on experience

Perform a comprehensive review of the patient medical record to code and abstract medical, surgical, ancillary, social, and administrative data to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement and complete data capture.

- High School Diploma or equivalent required

- Current coding certification through AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) or AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders), or RHIT/RHIA with coding experience required

- Thorough knowledge of the related prospective payments systems (PPS)

- Broad knowledge of pharmacology indications for drug usage and related adverse reactions

- Knowledge of ancillary testing (laboratory, x-ray, EKG)

- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology

- Understanding of ethical coding practices and guidelines

- Proficiency with computer applications, encoding system and ability to learn various software programs required

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Hannibal, Missouri, 63401, United States

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