| Medical Records Coding Technician II Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Medical Records Coding Technician II. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Medical Records Coding Technician II along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Medical Records Coding Technician II is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Medical Records Coding Technician I, Medical Records Coding Technician III, Medical Records Coding Manager, Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator, Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist, Medical Records Clerk, Medical Lab Technician II, Medical Records Supervisor, Medical Records Senior Supervisor |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Medical Records Coding Technician II |
| Abstracts clinical information from medical records and assigns the appropriate ICD or CPT codes using industry-standard coding guidelines. Assigns required DRG (diagnosis-related grouping) codes. Works with coding databases and software to input and maintain data according to standard procedures. Performs quality audits of work. Maintains and up-to-date knowledge of coding and documentation requirements. Requires a medical coding certification. The exact type of coding certification may vary based on the clinical setting or a medical specialty focus. Requires a high school diploma. The AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is typically required. The Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification is also a typical requirement. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Clinical Coding Specialist II, Medical Records Coder II, Medical Records Coding Specialist II- Certified |
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| Similar Jobs: Medical Records Coding Technician I, Medical Records Coding Technician III, Medical Records Coding Manager, Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator, Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist, Medical Records Clerk, Medical Lab Technician II, Medical Records Supervisor, Medical Records Senior Supervisor |
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| Industries: Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Insurance | |
