POSITION SUMMARY. Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to records of discharged inpatients. Works with CDI/Case Management to ensure clear documentation in the patient record. EDUCATION/ SKILLS/EXPERIENCE. High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of course in medical record technology. Sufficient previous directly related training and experience. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS. R.H.I.T. preferred. CCS or LPN preferred
Overview. The Health Information Management (HIM) Coder. is responsible for assigning procedures and diagnostic codes to patient records, including all primary and secondary diagnosis(s) for all patients admitted to Capital Caring Health. Using different forms of coding libraries, the HIM Coder will also routinely monitor all active records and update them in accordance with state and federal guidelines, accreditation standards, as well as Capit...
