DEPARTMENT CODINGFACILITY Tift Regional Medical CenterWORK TYPE Full Time SHIFT DaytimeSUMMARYUnder the supervision of the Coding Supervisors and Manager the Coder II assigns codes to discharge records for inpatients outpatients and emergency room patients based on diagnoses and operative procedures.RESPONSIBILITIES Selectionsequencing of principal and secondary diagnosis done correctly at least 98 of the time. Uses manual or computer encoder for appropriate coding system ICD-9-CM or CPT to assign code to completely describe physician documentation of diagnosis or procedure. If diagnosis is unclear contacts documentation specialists for query. Ensures corrections made by physician and other medical personnel are properly recorded and complete. Enters coded information in computer system for billing purposes. Meets minimum standard of 98 productivity requirements. Assists case managers in coding and reimbursement issues. Abstracts designated statistical data from patient record and enters the information into the abstract database. Abstracts all appropriate data at least 98 of the time. Releases confidential information only in accordance with hospital policy. Assures security of departmental files in accordance with departmental policy. Codes records according to industry standards without regard to reimbursement. Knows emergency procedures for fire safety hazardous material utility system failure and disasters. Keeps abreast of pertinent federal and state regulations and laws and Tift Regional Health System Inc. TRHS" policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Understands and adheres to TRHS compliance standards as they appear in TRHSs Corporate Compliance Policy Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy and HIPAA and TRHS policies regarding privacy and security of protected health information. Demonstrates the ability to perform tasks that meet the age-specific requirements of the persons patients vendors and staff that the employee is charged to interact with as required by the position. Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs. Attends all mandatory education programs. Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing educationcertification classes. Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams skills checklists skills labs annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements. Cross-trains in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in the department. Volunteersparticipates on hospital committees functions and department projects. Manages resources effectively. Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment and removes malfunctioning equipment out of service with timely reporting to the appropriate personnel. Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.EDUCATION High School Diploma or EquivalentCREDENTIALS Certified Coding Associate Certified Professional Coder REGISTERED HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIST Certified Coding Specialist REGISTERED HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATOROTHER INFORMATIONIn addition to high school diploma or equivalent Certified Coding Associate CCA Certified Professional Coder CPC or Registered Health Information Technologist RHIT credential is required. At least 2 years of coding experience is preferred. A score of 85 or higher on internal coding test required. SouthwellTift Regional Health System Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.