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Company: |
Makro Group |
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Category:
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Date Posted: |
06-26-14 |
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Location: |
Arizona - Phoenix |
Job Status: | Full Time | | Education: | High School Diploma | Salary: | $42,000 - $60,000 | | | |
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Company is committed to giving culturally appropriate, sensitive medical care and helping our patients live healthier lives.
Company difference goes far beyond incredible capabilities - it's the feeling of togetherness among the staff and volunteers, the sense that the work we're doing is important and meaningful.
Job Summary:
Assign diagnostic and procedure codes to patient medical records. Generally, performs coding on all types of cases.
Position can be specialized to code inpatient cases, but must be able to code all patient types.
Coding all ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, Diagnosis and Procedure Codes related to a patients admission in order to provide billing and statistical information.
Position must possess a clear understanding of APC, APR DRG, MS DRGs, MCC and CC information.
Position may be used to assist with training and mentoring new coding staff.
Job Requirements:
Requires a High School diploma or GED.
Completion of a certificate course appropriate to support responsibilities.
Requires a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of acute care coding experience.
Working knowledge of outpatient coding requirements.
Employee will be expected to pass a coding exam prior to hire.
Must have current Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
Must have an expert understanding of computer applications.
Must have knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, surgical terminology, pharmacological terminology, patient care documentation terminology, ICD-9-CM and CPT codes.
Requires expert knowledge of automated encoder system.
Must have the analytical ability necessary to interpret data contained in records and to assign appropriate codes and the visual acuity necessary to read and decipher handwriting.
Must also have knowledge of ICD9 coding systems and MS Diagnostic-Related Groups and APCs.
Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent customer service skills.
Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
Certifications:
Must have current Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). |
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Contact Information |
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Company: |
Makro Group |
Address: |
Newark, New Jersey |
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