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A company is looking for a Surgery Coder.Key ResponsibilitiesAssign appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures in compliance with guidelinesCommunicate with Patient Accounts for clarification on coding and billing issuesMaintain knowledge of coding guidelines and accurately code a minimum of 8-10 accounts per hourRequired QualificationsMust be a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Tech (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or a graduate of a relevant Health Information Management programDetail-oriented with the ability to analyze and interpret clinical dataExcellent communication skills for interaction with physicians and staffAbility to use independent judgment in assessing documentation and applying coding guidelinesCompetence in using personal computers and email; must pass a prerequisite coding exam