Health Info Management Professional I - Clinical Coding Specialist

Health Info Management Professional I - Clinical Coding Specialist

As a Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS), you will review clinical documentation from patient health records and assign diagnoses and intervention codes using the ICD-10-CA/CCI classification systems in accordance with provincial, jurisdictional directives and CIHI rules and guidelines. You will use your thorough attention to detail to ensure the validity, integrity and reliability of coded data and maintain a high standard of quality. Location negotiable within Alberta. Northern Allowance in place (for applicable geographical location).

Key Accountabilities

• Review clinical documentation and apply diagnoses, interventions, and coding conventions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of coded data.
• Review and remediate edits and warnings.
• Identify issues related to patient encounters, clinical documentation, coding and abstracting, and escalation guidance and res...