Coder - Inpatient

Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW :

This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD coding systems andassists in decreasing the average accounts receivable days.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures. (65%)
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded / abstracted information into designated system. (15%)
• Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report. (10%)
• Keeps informed of the changes / updates in ICD guidelines by attending appropriate training, reviewing coding clinics and other resources and implementing these updates in daily work. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required. (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum

Preferred

Pay Range Minimum : $23.03

Pay Range Maximum : $35.70

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