West Tennessee Healthcare
Paris, TN, USA
Coding Specialist Under the direct supervision of the Coding Supervisor/Clinical Manager, responsible for assigned 8 hour shift, 5 days a week with possibility as needed of overtime. Essential Job Functions: Reviews electronic medical records and paper records to identify all treated diagnosis and significant procedures performed. Sequences diagnoses and procedures according to definition of principal diagnosis, other co-morbid conditions and complications, and according to definition of principal procedure and other procedures and using appropriate modifiers. Uses 3M Encoder to assign ICD-9 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes and modifiers when indicated to ensure coding accuracy. Uses compliance advisor to determine medical necessity. Utilizes online coding references, Local Coding Determinations and National Coding Determinations, Medicare Part B Announcements, Coding Alerts, Compliance Advisor, and other payer guidelines and to ensure appropriate code assignment for...