Missouri Delta Medical Center
Sikeston, MO, USA
Job Description Job Description FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: 1. Assign ICD 9 CM Codes for diagnosis 2. Code the following work lists o Radiology o Cardiology o Respiratory/Sleep Labs o Physical Therapy o Infusion Center o Recurring Labs o Outpatient OB/GYN NST’s o All Un-coded Outpatient records o Laboratory o All Un-coded Records 3. Code Using CPT codes for Procedures in Orthopedics o and Non-Stress Tests in OB/GYN 4. Review charts in the EBEW Lists to Determine the Reason for the Error and Correct the Error 5. Review patient charts regarding Medical Necessity forwarded from Patient Accounts and Document Correct Codes 6. Contact Physicians regarding missing Orders or Diagnoses 7. Contact the Physician’s Offices to Request Additional Information regarding a Medical Necessity Error 8. Assist in Training New Personnel in Coding 9. Assist in the Training of the Remote Coders 10. Participate in Educational Programs and In-services 11. Retain Active Status with AAPC...
