Health and Information Management - Medical Coder - Ampcus Incorporated

Required Experience:

• Experience working as a code in nuclear medicine is HIGHLY PREFERRED

• Experience as a Medical Record Abstractor

• Certified as a Professional Coder from the American Academy of Professional Coders or equivalent national entity required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience abstracting E/Ms required and abstracting surgical procedures preferred.

• Detailed knowledge of Medical Terminology and its application

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems

• Knowledge of CMS and local carrier regulations and requirements for documenting/billing physician services at a teaching hospital

• Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology

• Extensive knowledge of Medical Record content

• Ability to accurately assign ICD-9 and CPT codes required

• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements

Soft Skills:

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information;

• Ability to meet established continuing education requirements by attending required training workshops, reading materials assigned by AAPC in order to maintain yearly CEUs required for Certified Professional Coder.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians and staff;

• Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision;

• Skill in prioritizing and performing a variety of duties

• Oral communication skills;

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word;

• Good command of English Grammar