2 jobs found in Somers Point

Position Summary Certified Professional Coder provides quality review and analysis of a wide range of patient medical records, ensures accuracy of coding, and maintains records in accordance with accepted medical and legal standards. Responsible for reviewing medical records to ensure proper billing of the medical record, comparison of the physician-chosen CPT and ICD-10 codes to the physician's documentation to substantiate the level of coding, and complete review of medical records to accurately optimize all professional services documented for billing. Responsibilities Verifies patient demographic data for accuracy and completeness Performs audit of services on a daily basis for accuracy Evaluates designated medical records to identify diagnoses, operations and procedures, and accurately assigns and sequences ICD-10 and/or CPT codes Reviews the accuracy and consistency of medical record documentation and brings any inconsistencies to the attention of the...

Position Summary The Certified Inpatient Coder is responsible for the accurate diagnostic and procedural coding of medical records. The Coder is also responsible for the accurate abstracting of medical, financial and demographic information, in addition to performing other events. Core Duties and Responsibilities • Per standard process reviews and evaluates designated medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures and accurately assigns and sequences ICD CM, ICD PCS and/or CPT codes • Reviews medical record for proper assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes according to AHA coding guidelines • Contacts Physicians and Other Healthcare Providers to clarify diagnoses and procedures • Sequence codes appropriately for accurate DRG • Abstracts required data from the medical record, including, but not limited to, Attending Physician, Discharge Disposition, ICD-9-CM , ICD-10-CM, CPT diagnosis and/or procedure codes, and Physician Consultation • Completes medical...