About this role
Role Overview
- Provides accurate and timely assignment of appropriate ICD-10 diagnostic and PCS procedural codes on the medical records for the purpose of collecting and indexing quality health information for inpatient hospital encounters.
- Reviews the medical record, identifies the diagnoses and procedures, and assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10 PCS procedure codes for inpatient accounts.
- Abstracts diagnostic and PCS procedural codes and other pertinent data into the network system as defined in policy and procedures.
- Reviews/monitors assigned work queues and missing documentation encounters as needed, and codes and abstracts any accounts that were missed.
- Provides information on specific problem accounts to the Coding Supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3 years of experience in a hospital inpatient setting
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, coding guidelines, and computers
- Minimum of one of the following certifications: Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefit package
- Support for mission, vision and values