Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Biloxi, MS, USA
Coder I The Coder I is responsible for performing International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding for primary care billing, case mix, and data collection purposes. The Coder I performs reviews of patient charts and validates coding for accuracy and capture of all billable charges. The Coder I maintains data integrity within the hospital information systems. Responsibilities Assigns ICD and CPT codes to patient diagnoses and procedures for primary care services Assess the accuracy and completeness of all information provided in documentation Assign codes for procedures, services, and diagnosis by following set classification systems Identify chargeable services/items for emergency and ancillary visits and ensure that all charges are accurately billed into the system Code and post procedures and accurately assign CPT and ICD codes to them Prioritizes assignments according to established criteria and decrease pending accounts...