Summary The Coding Specialist is responsible for accurately assigning and sequencing ICD diagnostic and procedural codes and/or CPT procedural codes to inpatient and outpatient records. Essential Duties and Responsibilities + Code diagnostic and procedural information from the record using ICD and CPT/HCPCS classification systems + Utilize a computerized encoding system to facilitate accurate coding + Sequence diagnoses and procedures by following the ICD, Uniform Hospital Data Set, Medicare, Medicaid, and other fiscal Intermediary guidelines + Work cooperatively with the medical staff and other healthcare professionals in obtaining documentation to complete medical records and ensure quality coding + Select the APC for each outpatient visit, ensuring coding compliance based on approved coding guidelines and conventions + Abstract medical data from the record to complete a discharge abstract on each inpatient, ambulatory surgery, emergency room, outpatient, and ancillary visit, completing and verifying diagnostic and demographic information + Enter patient information into computerized inpatient and outpatient medical record databases + Ensure the accuracy and integrity of medical record abstract data prior to billing interface and claims submission. + Code outpatient, emergency department and outpatient diagnostic records as determined by Coding Operations Manager. + Consistently maintain established productivity requirements and maintain a 96% or greater accuracy rate + Communicate and advise the Patient Accounts on coding and APC assignment and submission + Review chart documentation for accurate diagnosis and procedure reporting for medical necessity and other edits. + Complete other duties as assigned. Summary of Other Job Duties and Expectations + Adhere to the Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center + Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers + Exhibit courteous communication skills and an ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties + Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect to others in adherence of the hospital's philosophy and policy for promoting positive work and customer environments + Work as a team to continuously improve work quality + Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work schedules when it is necessary to ensure patient care + Present self in a positive manner as reflected by personal attire, etiquette, and behavior Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience Minimum Required Education: Completion of an approved coding program with AHIMA or AAPC approval status Preferred Education: N/A Experience: 3+ years recent experience coding in an acute hospital setting required; coding ability will need to be demonstrated via a skills assessment Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Qualified applicants must have one of the following certifications: CCS, CIC, COC, RHIA, or RHIT or other coding certification through AHIMA and AAPC..