Job Description​

Review medical record documentation of lower acuity inpatients to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Ability to determine first listed diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, and surgical procedures. Analyze documentation and abstract pertinent data.  Must maintain minimum quality and productivity standards.

• Code procedures and diagnoses for inpatient accounts

• Assign present on admission indicators to diagnoses

• Query clinical providers when appropriate

• Abstract pertinent data

• Meet quality standards

• Meet productivity standards

• Communicate with CDI team

• Telecommute

Preferred Certifications for role include: CPC, CCS, and or RHIT

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Cert Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association

None

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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