HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT CODER Health information management occupations

Hard Skills

AdvancedICD-10-CM/PCS CodingThe application of standardized codes to medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures to facilitate billing and healthcare statistics.

IntermediateCPT and HCPCS CodingThe use of Current Procedural Terminology and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System to report outpatient medical services.

AdvancedClinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)Reviewing medical records to ensure that documentation accurately reflects the patient's clinical status and supports the codes assigned.

IntermediateHIPAA ComplianceAdhering to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act standards for protecting sensitive patient health information.

IntermediateElectronic Health Records (EHR) ProficiencyThe ability to navigate and document within digital medical record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech.

AdvancedMedical TerminologyAn understanding of the technical language used by healthcare providers to describe human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

Soft Skills

AdvancedAttention to DetailThe ability to meticulously review medical charts to identify specific details that determine the correct code selection.

IntermediateAnalytical ThinkingEvaluating complex clinical scenarios and medical histories to determine the primary reason for a patient's admission or visit.

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