About this role
Overview
The Health Information Abstractor is accountable for entering and abstracting patient information.
Responsibilities
Responsible for entering all ICD-9 and CPT coding for both in-patient and out-patient procedures.
Responsible for the abstraction of data from the patients health information.
Responsible for entering the abstracted data into the information system.
Selects charts and completes part of the review form as functions for Medical Records Committee.
Interacts with physicians to assure completion of charts.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or GED equivalent with courses in
typing and computer basics
Must be able to type a minimum of 50 words per minute
Must possess the clerical perception necessary to proofread and to avoid errors in transposition; and
Previous health information experience.
POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess physical ability to endure prolonged sitting; moderate walking; lifting and carrying. May require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.
Other facts
About Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
What you'll do
- The Health Information Abstractor is responsible for entering and abstracting patient information, including ICD-9 and CPT coding for procedures. They also interact with physicians to ensure the completion of charts and perform other assigned duties.
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