Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters
Norfolk, VA, USA
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Hospital Medical Coder I is responsible for the collection of relevant, pertinent, accurate and timely profile data configured and/or abstracted from the hospital’s outpatient clinics, therapies, and ancillary records. This position may code Emergency Department records as needed/requested by management; this includes effective use of relevant coding systems as well as recognizing what data can be abstracted, presented and interpreted for effective use throughout the hospital network. Reports to department management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Uses established coding guidelines to ensure the most effective and accurate coded profile on the patient.
Abstracts pertinent and accurate data from the clinical record.
Works with hospital and clinical staff to ensure that accurate and relevant patient data is collected, compiled and/or interpreted.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
RHIT, CPCH...