Coder III
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Job Description
HIM Coder III coding inpatient and outpatient conditions for Cottage Health. Collaborating with clinicians, performing coding audits, and ensuring accurate documentation processes.
Responsibilities:
- Codes and abstracts inpatient and outpatient conditions, diseases, and procedures according to coding guidelines.
- Assigns appropriate DRG/APC classifications.
- Collaborates with clinicians and CDI staff to obtain necessary documentation.
- Assists with internal coding audit and training activities.
Requirements:
- Formalized education in coding classifications, UHDDS reporting, medical terminology, anatomy, chemistry, pharmacology, physiology, and disease process.
- Preferred Associates Degree in Health Information Management.
- Minimum CCS certification.
- Preferred CCS and RHIT or RHIA certifications.
- Minimum of 5 years of related work experience; 7 years preferred.
- Knowledge and skills to support other coding staff, communicate effectively, work with minimum supervision, and apply critical thinking skills.
Benefits:
- Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Assistance or reasonable accommodations available for applicants.


















