JOB SUMMARY
Conducts coding compliance audits of inpatient and outpatient encounters to validate code assignment is in compliance with the official coding guidelines as supported by clinical documentation in health record. Validates abstracted data elements that are integral to appropriate payment methodology.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.
Associates degree in relevant field preferred or combination of equivalent of education and experience
Five (5) years coding experience including but not limited to hospital inpatient and outpatient encounters
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
AHIMA and/or AAPC Coding Credential, CCS preferred
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