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Role Description
- This role involves coding for Acute Care with a focus on Inpatient Procedure Coding.
- Responsible for accurate and timely assignment of ICD-10 CM/PCS and HCPCS/CPT codes.
- Conduct data abstraction for reimbursement purposes and statistical information reporting.
- Review and interpret patient records to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Perform coding and abstracting tasks to support billing, data quality, and statistics.
- Apply information from diagnostic reports to accurately code patient charts.
- Abstract pertinent data, determine and sequence codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Utilize coding and abstracting system for communication and management queries.
- Provide vital coded and abstracted information for final coding and billing of accounts.
- Review and make necessary changes to pre-populated patient demographic information.
- Qualifications
- Knowledge of ICD-10-PCS Inpatient Procedure Coding and CPT Coding Guidelines and Principles.
- College Diploma in Medical Coding or one year coding experience in a healthcare environment required.
- Associate or Bachelor Science degree in Health Information Technology preferred.
- Strong knowledge base of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
- Working knowledge of pathophysiology and basic pharmacology.
- Knowledge of Official Inpatient and Outpatient Coding Guidelines.
- Requirements
- Inpatient/Acute Care Coding experience is required.
- ICD-10-PCS inpatient Procedure Coding experience in an acute care facility is mandatory.
- Benefits
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
- 403(b) with company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com.
- Access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
- Retirement planning services and financial coaching.
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and more!
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