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Health Information Abstractor at APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INC
Middlesborough, Kentucky, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

ICD-9 Coding, CPT Coding, Data Abstraction, Chart Review, Clerical Skills, Proofreading, Computer Basics, Typing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Overview The Health Information Abstractor is accountable for entering and abstracting patient information. Responsibilities Responsible for entering all ICD-9 and CPT coding for both in-patient and out-patient procedures. Responsible for the abstraction of data from the patients health information. Responsible for entering the abstracted data into the information system. Selects charts and completes part of the review form as functions for Medical Records Committee. Interacts with physicians to assure completion of charts. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or GED equivalent with courses in typing and computer basics Must be able to type a minimum of 50 words per minute Must possess the clerical perception necessary to proofread and to avoid errors in transposition; and Previous health information experience. POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess physical ability to endure prolonged sitting; moderate walking; lifting and carrying. May require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.

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Responsibilities
The Health Information Abstractor is responsible for entering and abstracting patient information, including ICD-9 and CPT coding for procedures. They also interact with physicians to ensure the completion of charts and perform other assigned duties.