…preferred. **Required Licensure and Certifications** Coding Certification through American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as Certified Coding

…of customer/patient satisfaction. + Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers. ​​

…communicate with treating physicians in cooperation with the utilization team and health information personnel. + Conducts peer-to-peer reviews with payer

…organizations and schools, based on host organization needs. + Coordinate public health investigations and surveillance activities to gather information on

…communicate with treating physicians in cooperation with the utilization team and health information staff. 3. Understand the intricacies of ICD-9-CM,

…to the appropriate contact, such as a social worker. 6. Ensure any health information provided is accessible: this may include securing documents printed

…patient consent for care and ensure patient confidentiality. + Obtain and document health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health

… in medical records or provide narrative summaries to communicate patient information to other health care providers. Provides guidance to expectant

…Center. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health , safety, and medical information (ie, HIPAA, Stark, etc.). Performs other

…related appeals using appropriate coding guideline references. + Lead communication between health information management, billing, and providers as needed. +