Trainer-Coding & QA

Job description

Job Summary: The Trainer-Coding and Quality Assurance performs regularly scheduled audits on coded accounts or on high risk areas to determine accuracy of code assignments. Works with the patient business office and other ancillary departments to ensure accurate reporting of codes. Performs training and in-servicing for new employees as well as other ancillary department personnel identified as needing additional training as it relates to code assignment. Performs other duties as needed. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management preferred. Minimum three years of experience coding in an acute care facility required. Knowledge and Skills: Extensive knowledge of ICD and CPT coding systems is required. Knowledge of a minimum of five of the following categories of coding required: Inpatient Medicare, Inpatient Non-Medicare, Outpatient Radiology including Interventional, Outpatient Satellite/Clinics, Outpatient Diagnostic, Outpatient Surgery, Emergency Department, observation, recurring, Inpatient Surgery. Knowledge of medical terminology required. Knowledge of encoding systems. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; us...