Job Description
Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent At least two years experience in the medical records field with knowledge of principles and practice of ICD-9-CM and CPT classification systems, DRG methodology, and the UHDDS guidelines Must have knowledge regarding the guidelines related to these coding systems, DRG methodology and the ability to follow the detailed guidelines related to their use and understands importance of proper sequencing and coding according to official coding guidelines Ability to read handwritten and transcribed documents in the health record, interpret information and enter complete accurate data into a computer system Comprehensive knowledge of medical diagnostic and procedural terminology required Understanding of disease process, anatomy and physiology necessary for assigning accurate numeric and alpha-numeric codes Must be certified in coding (or equivalent RHIT or RHIA) and proficient at coding o...