- Minimum two (2) year college coding course including anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and ICD-10-CM and PCS
- Minimum 2 years inpatient coding in an acute care setting.
- RHIT, RHIA, CCS or equivalent certification required.
- Knowledge of Local Coverage Determinations and National Coverage Determinations
- Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with physicians, colleagues, and ancillary departments required
- The ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, and implement daily tasks, must be a self starter and be able to work with minimal supervision
- The ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks in stressful situations
- Problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
- The ability to maintain confidentiality, knowledge of HIPAA laws
- ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS trained with an accuracy rating of 95%. Experience with Encoders, CAC, EHRs and general computer skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, superior data entry skills and team oriented work ethics
- Review medical record information and documentation for appropriate code assignment including principal diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, secondary conditions and procedures.
- Query attending physicians for documentation and diagnostic clarification
- Work closely with CDI staff to improve physician documentation
- Support and participate in process and quality improvement initiatives
- Abide by the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and adhere to official coding guidelines
Skills Required
- Minimum two (2) year college coding course including anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and ICD-10-CM and PCS
- Minimum 2 years inpatient coding in an acute care setting
- RHIT, RHIA, CCS or equivalent certification
- Knowledge of Local Coverage Determinations and National Coverage Determinations
- Professional interpersonal communication skills with physicians, colleagues, and ancillary departments
- Ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, and implement daily tasks; self-starter; able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks in stressful situations
- Problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality; knowledge of HIPAA laws
- ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS trained with an accuracy rating of 95%
- Experience with Encoders, CAC, EHRs and general computer skills
- Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, superior data entry skills and team oriented work ethic
- Abide by the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and adhere to official coding guidelines
What We Do
Halifax Health is a community healthcare leader serving residents and visitors in Volusia and Flagler counties, Florida, for over 95 years. It operates a system of hospitals and professional centers, including a tertiary hospital, community hospital, freestanding emergency departments, and specialized psychiatric and cancer treatment services. The organization is dedicated to providing exemplary, patient-centered medical, emotional, and spiritual care throughout East Central Florida.
