Observation Coding Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for an Observation Coding Specialist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Abstracts relevant clinical information from health records and assigns accurate codes
• Identifies principal and secondary diagnoses and assigns appropriate ICD and CPT codes
• Maintains coding compliance and meets productivity standards while safeguarding patient information

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Completion of a formal coding program
• Preferred certifications include CCS, RHIT, or RHIA
• Minimum of three years of coding experience with knowledge of ICD and CPT coding systems
• Intermediate level computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology