Saintpetershcs
New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Sr. Certified Coder – Clinical Document-Coding Mgmt
The Sr. Certified Coder will:
Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes to all applicable records (concurrently/discharge) on patient units in accordance with established coding principals and guidelines.
Collaborate with coding supervisor to manage workflow and distribution of discharged records to non-senior coding staff.
Respond to inquiries from fellow coders regarding coding questions or concerns.
Collaborate with clinical documentation nursing specialists to ensure quality documentation practices.
Assist physicians, hospital personnel and others with coding and billing inquiries as needed.
Report discharged not final billed (DNFB) problems to coding supervisor.
Requirements:
Knowledge of coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology required.
A minimum of five (5) years of inpatient coding experience required.
Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills required.
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