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Coder/Abstractor, CCS

University Medical Center of El Paso

El Paso, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Communication Skills, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG), Documentation, Emergency Care, Financial Reporting, Hospital, ICD-9-CM, Information Technology & Information Systems, Medical Records, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reimbursement, Statistics, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
El Paso, TX
POSTED
4 days ago

Summary

Job Description:

The Coder/Abstractor, CCS accurately codes, sequences and abstracts inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department records according to ICD-9-CM and CPT coding guidelines.  Analyzes code assignment for correct DRG calculation to achieve optimal and timely reimbursement.  Abstracts medical record information into hospital database and registries for statistical quality data and fiscal reporting.  Queries physician for clarification of documentation.   Performs duties within approved practices, exercising independent judgment within pre-determined guidelines.

 

Required Skills:

 

  2. Knowledge of Health Information Systems practices, procedures, and guidelines.

  4. Ability to analyze and solve problems.

  6. Ability to seek out new methods and principles to improve services.

  8. Ability to utilize verbal and written communication skills effectively.


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Required Experience:

A. Work Experience:

 

One year hospital outpatient coding experience required; Inpatient coding experience preferred..

 

B. License/Registration/Certification:

 

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.

 

C. Education and Training:

 

High school diploma or equivalent.

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