Chester River Health System

Coder Position

Category:

Administrative Support

Location:

Health Information Services

Summary:

Part-time, 8:00AM-4:30PM, 32 hours per week, flexible days, Monday-Friday

Primary Duties:

� Responsible for reading and interpreting health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the current inpatient stay/outpatient encounter. � Applies knowledge of anatomy/physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic/procedural terminology to assign accurate numeric codes to diagnoses and procedures. � Abstracts/reports required data elements in accordance with the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS). � Requires employees to demonstrate initial and annual competencies in order to remain the position. � Performs other duties as assigned by management. � Maintains strict confidentiality in all phases of work.

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma required. A.A. degree in Health Informatin Technology preferred.Must demonstrate competency in ICD-9-CM and CPT coding. Computer experience required. Coder certification required. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) for Hospitals.