| Medical Records Coding Technician I Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Medical Records Coding Technician I. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Medical Records Coding Technician I along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Medical Records Coding Technician I is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Medical Records Coding Technician II, Medical Records Coding Technician III, Medical Records Coding Manager, Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator, Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist, Production Technician I, Medical Records Clerk, Medical Lab Technician I, Medical Records Supervisor |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Medical Records Coding Technician I |
| 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. Does not require a medical coding certification. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Clinical Coding Specialist I, Medical Records Coder I, Medical Records Coding Specialist I- Non-Certified |
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| Similar Jobs: Medical Records Coding Technician II, Medical Records Coding Technician III, Medical Records Coding Manager, Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator, Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist, Production Technician I, Medical Records Clerk, Medical Lab Technician I, Medical Records Supervisor |
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| Level of Education: Medical Records Coding Technician I Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Medical Records Coding Technician I Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Medical Records Coding Technician I Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Medical Records Coding Technician I Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Medical Records Coding Technician I Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Insurance | |
