Coder Inpatient/Outpatient Surgery

<h2>Overview</h2>
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<h2>Qualifications</h2>
<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p>
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<p>Minimum 1 year coding experience in an acute care facility</p>
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<p>Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding conventions (ICD 10 – CM/PC, CPT, and HCPCS), and CMS coding requirements</p>
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<p>Computer proficiency, ability to research coding questions and utilize educational resources required</p>
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<p><strong>Licensure, Registration, Certification:</strong></p>
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<p>Credentialed through American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) in one of the following:</p>
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<li>Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)</li>
<li>Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)</li>
<li>Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)</li>
<li>Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)</li>
<li>Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)</li>
<li>Certified Professional Coder (CPC)</li>
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<p><strong><em>OR</em></strong></p>
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<p>Credentialed through American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) in one of the following:</p>
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<li>Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)</li>
<li>Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)</li>
<li>Certified Professional Coder (CPC)</li>
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<p><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></p>
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<p>Associate degree</p>
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<h2>Responsibilities</h2>
<p>Assigns and sequences code for complex inpatient, outpatient, and surgery accounts according to established regulatory guidelines, industry best practices, and IH policies and procedures.</p>