About the role
**Position** Coder Trainee: Start in Billing Coding, Grow to Remote
**Description** The Coder/Abstractor accurately codes all diagnoses and procedures for correct billing and accurate statistical using ICD-9-CM and CPT nomenclatures. Also monitors and processes unbilled accounts and performs various computer-related tasks. Codes all outpatient and emergency room records using standard classification systems accurately and in a timely manner. Reviews records for medical necessity and queries physicians when necessary. Monitors Outpatient unbilled report to maintain timely coding. Has full access to patient health information.
**Shift** M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, progress to remote
**Requirements** - High School Diploma required - RHIT or CCS or enrollment preferred - Current accreditation or certification by AHIMA preferred or attains certification with in 1 year of training - Excellent computer and typing skills required - Knowledge of all office equipment including microfilm reader printers - Knowledge of medical terminology - Anatomy and physiology and the various medical specialties - Ability to read various handwriting, detail oriented, and ability to work independently - Ability to handle stress in a mature and professional manner - Ability to identify problem situations and implement actions for improvement - Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time in order to handle medical records in file areas - Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds - Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity - Requires normal vision/hearing range; absence of color-blindness - Must be able to distinguish letters and numbers
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