Coder – Inpatient

Posted 17hrs ago

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Inpatient coder reviewing medical records, abstracting data, and assigning ICD diagnosis and procedure codes. Supporting accurate hospital coding, reporting, and accounts receivable management.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

  • High School / GED
  • 1 year in Hospital coding
  • Successful completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Certified In-patient Professional Coder (CIC)
  • Familiarity with medical terminology
  • Strong data entry skills
  • An understanding of computer applications
  • Ability to work with members of the health care team