: PURPOSE OF JOB: Performs a detailed analysis of documentation in patient medical records, assigns the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for hospital reimbursement, data retrieval, and statistical analysis.I. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Codes ICD-10 CM or CPT/HCPCS codes, creating MS-DRG, APR and APC group assignments. Communicates with the physician and/or hospital department(s) for clarification of registration and documentation issues. Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Reports concerns to Coding Manager for resolution. Maintains coding credential. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as defined by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Performs other HIS-related duties as required. Job Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS:A. Education: High School Diploma/GED required Associate's or Bachelor's degree, in AHIMA approved Health Information Technology/Management program or currently enrolled in other related health-care related program preferred. B. Experience: Outpatient Coders - 1 year previous coding experience in a healthcare setting, preferably hospital acute care. Inpatient Coders - 1 years previous coding experience in a healthcare setting, preferable hospital acute care. C. Certification: Outpatient Coders- COC, CPC, CCA, or other outpatient coding credentials required. CCS, RHIA/RHIT credentials considered. Inpatient Coders- CCS preferred, must attain CCS within 2 years of hire date. RHIA/RHIT credentials considered.D. Other Skills: Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of coding guidelines and principles. Ability to abstract pertinent clinical information from the medical record into 3M coding products and Meditech. Ability to enter coding and physician information into a computer to ensure compliance with ethical coding guidelines and to ensure quality data abstraction.