St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health
Cottonwood, ID
Overview
Under general supervision and according to established procedures, assigns codes to medical records. Codes patient medical records under ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines. Abstracts required data from documentation to support the coding. Enters ICD-10 and CPT codes in the electronic medical record and finalizes accounts. Performs professional data entry. Researches information on claims that are denied, rejected, or encounter other issues.
Essential Job Functions
Analyzes patient medical records and interprets documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures. Assigns proper ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
Applies sequencing guidelines to coded data according to official code rules.
Data entry for professional coding.
Works with providers to clarify medical record documentation and identifies issues that may need to be clarified.
Answers questions regarding coding guidelines and assists other departments with coding and billing questions.
Remains abreast of...