ICD-10 CODER-DRG/APC SPEC
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate Degree in Health Information Management. Proof of completion of an ICD-10 course required.
Licensure: N/A
Certification: RHIT or RHIA or CCS required
Experience: Minimum of one year of inpatient coding or Outpatient experience under Prospective Payment System and demonstration of competence using documentation enhancement/DRG management principles. Knowledge of medical terminology, data entry skills, and familiar with use of keyboard.
Skills/Other: A score of 80% or higher on the Inpatient Coding test.
Good interpersonal skill and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Effective oral and written communication.
Self-control, tact, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility.