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Overview: The Clinical Coder is responsible and accountable for reviewing medical record documentation and assigning codes for reimbursement and statistical purposes. Special Instructions: This is a system position open to all communities Responsibilities: Dependent upon level of expertise defined in the Education/Training section: Maintains a working knowledge of coding fundamentals: ICD-9-CM coding for inpatient, outpatient, and/or physician services; HCPCS coding, namely CPT-4 for surgical procedures, for outpatient and/or physician services; and/or HCPCS coding, namely Evaluation and Management, for physician services. Maintains a working knowledge of coding guidelines: Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, American Hospital Associations Coding Clinics, and/or American Medical Associations CPT Assistant. Maintains a working knowledge of reimbursement as it relates to coding: the government prospective payment systems for inpatient, outpatient, and/or...