Accurately assigns codes to diagnoses and procedures respectively for reimbursement integrity and research purposes. 


 Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Minimum of two (2) years previous coding experience in an acute care setting
Certification as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H
Keyboard/typing, minimum 45 wpm 

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Associates Degree or equivalent experience with coding medical diagnoses and procedures to be able to sit for appropriate certifying examination as administered by AHIMA or AAPC