Minimum1.5 - 5 years prior experience as a Medical Coder or Certified Coder, preferably in an insurance setting. High school degree or higher. Must is required to maintain a license as a Certified Procedural Coder (CPC or CCS-P credential of at least 1 year by AHIMA or AAPC). Must have working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and ICD-9-CM/CPT
- coding.
- Can follow accepted coding principles to assign all diagnoses and procedure codes for inpatient or outpatient records utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT.
- Requires excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while following company guidelines and procedures
- Must be able to operate a computer in a MS Office Profession version- Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook
- Knowledge of coding principles, State and Federal laws, and regulatory bodies as it pertains not only to coding, but to Medical Record processes is necessary.
- Working knowledge of JCAHO standards preferred
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