Coder Level 1- Health Information Management - Full-time

The Coder is responsible for applying the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to assigned patient care encounters in the clinic setting or related areas for data retrieval, analysis, and reimbursement purposes. Reviews clinical documentation from assigned encounters to extract data and apply appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes in compliance with regulatory requirements, industry-validated coding principles (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) Rules and Regulations) and DCMC policies and procedures. ** ** Reviews patient health records/encounters and gathers information to support the accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT codes as well as applicable modifiers; * Assigns accurate and complete codes for diagnoses, treatment, and procedures or as needed for assigned patient care encounters. **Education Required** : High school diploma or equivalent **Credential/Licensure** : Credential preferred, but not required: * CPC- Certified Professional Coder * CCA- Certified Coding Associate * CCS- Certified Coding Specialist **Experience:** One-year related healthcare experience preferred. **Shift:** Working 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday, day shift.