Coder/Abstractor Trainee at Berkshire Health Systems – Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Berkshire Health Systems
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States
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About This Position
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DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
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The Coder/ Abstractor Trainee codes inpatient records and/or outpatient records using commonly accepted classification systems and abstracts the information into the coding software or EMR abstracting.
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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
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Experience:
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Preferred experience in coding with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, and HCPCS.
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Health Information Management or Health Care experience preferred.
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Education and Training:
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High School Graduate, education in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, are all required.
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Completion of a medical coding program/course preferred.
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License, Certification & Registration:
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None
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Other Requirements:
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Basic understanding of frequently ordered tests required.
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Familiarity with computers required.
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Basic understanding of casemix or billing and reimbursement systems, i.e. MS-DRGs, APCs preferred.
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Willingness to learn outpatient coding including CPT-4 and HCPCS required.
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Demonstrated ability to interact with physicians and other health professionals; ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills at all times required.
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Demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with confidential information; proven analytical skills to reach appropriate decisions/ outcomes; proven ability to work independently; detail oriented, ability to focus on task required.
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Ability to work at multiple sites is required.
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Job Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States
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