CAH - MEDICAL RECORDS CODER in Carthage, New York at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center

Internal Posting Dates: August 7, 2024- August 14, 2024

Medical Records - Medical Records Coder - Full Time-Day Shift - 7am- 4pm- Req 7731

Pay Range: $24.16-$27.52*

Under general supervision and according to established procedures, assigns diagnostic codes to medical record information. Codes charts under the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS System for statistical and DRG assignment purposes. Abstracts required data into hospital abstracting system. The outcome of information gathered is used to determine the hospital database and reimbursement of hospital claims.

EDUCATION:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Three to five years of post-secondary education related to an Associate’s Degree in Medical Record Technology

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• CCS/CCA

TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Three to five years of medical records coding experience

• Successfully completion of coding assessment tool

• Proficiency in coding with ICD-10-CM

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

• Exhibit proficient communication skills and ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a variety of personalities

• Ability to sustain attention to detail and accuracy as it pertains to the documentation of information

• Maintaining quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory agencies

• CCPT and HCPS

• AAPC or AHIMA Certification Required

*The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran are encouraged to apply.