CODER 2-CERTIFIED

**_JOB SUMMARY:_** Identifies reviews, interprets, codes and abstracts clinical information from inpatient and/or outpatient records for the purpose of reimbursement, data collection, and compliance with federal regulations and other agencies using established coding principles and procedures. **Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:** * High School Graduate * Preferred certification (RHIT, CPC, CCS, CCS-P) * Overall experience will be reviewed in the event there is no certification or certification is a CCA or CPC-A. Required to have a (CPC, CCS, CCS-P) within a year. * 1-3 years coding experience preferred. * Preferred experience with facility/professional coding e.g. Emergency Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Oncology, Wound Care, Infusion, Surgery (e.g. urology, gynecology, general, dermatology, ENT, cataract), Clinic/Professional, Ancillary Rehab, Specialty (e.g. Rheumatology, Urology), OB and Outpatient. * Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding and medical necessity guidelines. * Understanding of reimbursement methodology, federal, state and payer coding documentation and billing requirements * Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. * Strong written and oral communication skills. * Strong computer knowledge with ability to learn specific coding system. * Data entry, abstracting, indexing, data collection and statistical-gathering skills. * Professional knowledge of various aspects of patient care, human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. * Ability to achieve accuracy standards of 95% after training * Completes coding consistent with established production standards after training * Must be self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines * Be able to work independently as well as work in a strong team environment * Must live in the state of Iowa