Reviewing documentation in same day surgery and observation medical records
Accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and procedural CPT-4/HCPCS codes
Abstracts demographic and coding information accurately and completely
Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of accuracy.
A mentor to new coders
Assists with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 3 years acute care same day surgery and observation coding experience
Must have demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles.
Ability to work in a remote environment.
Computer/data entry experience.
Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.