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Kaweah Health

Level III Trauma Center in Visalia

HIM Coding Specialist I

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteJuniorTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1963H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$20 - $31 / hour

Seniority

Junior

High School1 yr expEnglish

Job Description

HIM Coding Specialist I

Kaweah Health

• Codes and abstracts diagnoses and patient information from outpatient ancillary encounters and enters data into the hospital information system • Verifies abstracted hospital information fields for accuracy and completeness • Monitors daily data printout to assure completion of all outpatient records requiring coding and abstracting • Communicates with physicians or physician office staff when documentation is unclear or insufficient to complete the coding process • Maintains coding proficiency through self-directed continuing education

Job Requirements

  • Certified Coding Associate certificate (CCA) from AHIMA or Certified Professional Coder Associate certificate (CPC-A) from AAPC
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of coding training including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic ICD 10-CM/PCS diagnostic/procedural and basic CPT coding
  • Preferred: Associate's degree
  • One year of experience in a medical related setting
  • Ability to operate a code-finder.

Benefits

  • Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities

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