Centra Health
Bedford, VA, USA
Job Description Job Description: The Inpatient Coder reviews inpatient medical records and assigns diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10. Verifies DRG, working with the Documentation Specialist to ensure accuracy. Abstracts information according to established guidelines. Formulates physician queries to clarify information in medical record. May be required to assist with coding ambulatory surgery records. Qualifications/Education/Licensure: High school graduate or equivalent. Working knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology, Concepts of Disease, Medical Terminology, and Third Party Payer methodologies. One to two years of inpatient coding experience. Computer literacy Excellent verbal and written communication skills General office procedures and equipment Competent, neat and accurate data abstracting. Training/teaching ability Knowledge of outpatient and inpatient health record content Experience in data abstracting and basic knowledge of related billing processes....