Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Director of the Health Information Management department the Coder II (RHIA) (RHIT) (CCS) is an advanced coding position that is responsible for providing a second level review of codes assigned to medical diagnoses and clinical procedures. The coder II will be assigning diagnostic and procedure codes based on abstracted information from the medical record utilizing ICD10-CM, ICD10 PCS and CPT.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High School Degree or equivalent required; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered. Associates Degree preferred.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

2 years of experience in a hospital setting coding both inpatient and outpatient.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Certification in RHIA, RHIT, or CCS.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to code utilizing ICD10-CM, ICD10 ICD10 PCS and CPT, experience with an encoder. Knowledge of payer requirements related to diagnostic and procedural coding. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure.

ABOUT OAKBEND:

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.