Job Description
**Job Description**
Responsible for the review and coding of inpatient and/or ambulatory surgery records utilizing ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS or CPT coding guidelines and conventions for the establishment of diagnoses and procedures. The coded data is utilized for reimbursement, clinical care assessment, education, research, case mix and health care statistical reporting.
**Qualifications**
**Education Requirements**
Coding certificate, CCA. CCS (inpatient) or CCS-P (outpatient) certification preferred.
**Experience Requirements**
Minimum of 2 years inpatient/outpatient coding experience in acute tertiary care hospital
Proficiency in the use of automated coding and DRG/AOC grouping software.
**Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable)**
Name: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Issuing Agency: American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-...
Responsible for the review and coding of inpatient and/or ambulatory surgery records utilizing ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS or CPT coding guidelines and conventions for the establishment of diagnoses and procedures. The coded data is utilized for reimbursement, clinical care assessment, education, research, case mix and health care statistical reporting.
**Qualifications**
**Education Requirements**
Coding certificate, CCA. CCS (inpatient) or CCS-P (outpatient) certification preferred.
**Experience Requirements**
Minimum of 2 years inpatient/outpatient coding experience in acute tertiary care hospital
Proficiency in the use of automated coding and DRG/AOC grouping software.
**Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable)**
Name: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Issuing Agency: American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-...