Coding Specialist
Trinity Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $23 - $33 per hour
About the role
- The Coding Specialist analyzes physician/provider documentation contained in health records to determine the principal diagnosis
- Utilizes encoder software applications, which includes all applicable online tools and references in assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes
- Determining principal procedure and secondary procedures
Requirements
- Two years of current Coding Experience
- OB/GYN or Surgical coding preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Procedural Coder (CPC)
- Registered Health Information
- Completion of an AHIMA-approved coding program or an AAPC-approved coding program
- Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of years of education and experience is required.
- Current experience utilizing encoding/grouping software is preferred.
- Ability to utilize both manual and automated versions of the ICD and CPT coding classification systems is preferred.
- Ability to use a standard desktop and windows based computer system
- Familiarity with distance learning or using web-based training tools desirable.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills in either on-site or virtual environments.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Leave
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
coding experiencediagnosis codingprocedure codingICD codingCPT codingencoder softwaregrouping softwarehealth records analysismedical codingOB/GYN coding
Soft Skills
written communicationoral communicationindependent judgmentminimal supervisioneffective communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsability to work in diverse environmentsability to work in virtual environmentsability to utilize distance learning
Certifications
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Procedural Coder (CPC)Registered Health Information