Become a Clinical Coding Specialist at the U of A Stollery Children’s Hospital. This role emphasizes detailed coding of clinical documentation using ICD-10-CA/CCI standards to ensure data integrity and quality.
As a Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS), you will accurately review patient health records and assign appropriate diagnoses and intervention codes. You need to complete a coding proficiency test with a minimum score of 70% to move forward. This position requires knowledge of Canadian coding standards, allowing you to contribute to data quality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Review clinical documentation for accurate coding
• Remediate edits and warnings effectively
• Identify and escalate patient documentation issues
• Run and reconcile various coding reports
Requirements:
• Diploma from an accredited HIMP program
• Registration eligibility with CHIMA
• Knowledge of DAD and NACRS standards
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
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