Coding Specialist

**Summary:**

Schedule: Part Time; 20hrs per week; 1st Shift; 3 days per week (8.5 hrs daily)

Location: Springfield Ma; commutable remote

This position is responsible for the accurate coding of either inpatient coding or outpatient coding.

All tasks need to be performed following the Operating Principles of Baystate Health

**Job Responsibilities:**

**1)** Review medical record documentation for the accurate assignment of ICD-9-CM and/or CPT codes to medical records.

**2)** Ensure the quality and integrity of coding which includes accurate determination of principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, primary procedure and secondary procedures based on all approved documentation in an inpatient/outpatient record and the appropriate code assignment based on coding conventions.

**3)** Participates in educational coding meetings either onsite or offsite.

**4)** Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

**5)** Contributes to the general efficiency of the section and the department.

**6)** Works with HIM Compliance to address documentation and improve quality.

**7)** Meets, maintains and sometimes exceeds the departmental policy on productivity and quality.

**8)** Assists in training of Coding Specialist-Associate when needed.

**Required Work Experience:**

2-4 years experience as a coder in a hospital setting

A pre-employment test for new hires must be completed with demonstrated knowledge and experience in the inpatient/outpatient coding

**Preferred Work Experience:**

**1)** None Listed

**Skills and Competencies:**

**1)** Thorough knowledge of ICD-9-CM codes, CPT codes, APC's, APG's, and DRG's, as appropriate

Thorough knowledge and experience with Microsoft Windows programs

Thorough knowledge of 3M end coder

Ability to work independently with little direction.

**Education:**

GED or HiSET (Required)

**Certifications:**

Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management AssociationAmerican Health Information Management Association, Certified Professional Coder - American Academy of Professional CodersAmerican Academy of Professional Coders

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.