Entry level medical coder Empleos en Westminster co

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Job Summary

The Medical Coder is responsible for ICD-10 coding of diagnoses and procedures of inpatient / outpatient Emergency Room discharged patient records.

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to :

• Apply diagnoses codes to in-patient, out-patient, and emergency services
• Maintain knowledge of current laws and regulations related to insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and DRG coding, sequencing, and CPT coding
• Perform quality improvement reviews as assigned
• All other assigned duties related to Health Information Management

Education and Experience

Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations

Skills and Abilities

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position will interact with medical staff and physicians throughout the hospital

Physical Capabilities

Position requires prolonged time periods of sitting at a desk, talking on a phone, and working on a computer. Essential hearing and near vision acuity required. Should be able to lift up to 10 pounds

Environmental / Working Conditions

Work area is well lighted, and subject to varying indoor temperature changes.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.