3 jobs found in Tuscaloosa

Coder Individual is responsible for coding all OP work types for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal regulations. Applies ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes and appropriate APC or E-APG. Coder must abstract statistical data from records into hospital abstracting system in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Individual must have knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, APCs, E-APG's, federal and state coding guidelines. Responsibilities Reviews patient's entire current medical record and assigns appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes according to accepted coding guidelines and hospital's policies and procedures. Assigns accurate APC and E-APG's to patient's record utilizing hospital encoding system. Corrects any edits flagged by encoder and financial system. Understands and applies modifiers appropriately. Accurately abstracts statistical data from records using hospital abstracting system. Attends hospital sponsored...

Overview Individual is responsible for coding all OP work types (ED, CLI, REF, RCR, OBS, SDC) for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal regulations. Applies ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes and appropriate APC or E-APG. Coder must abstract statistical data from records into hospital abstracting system in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Individual must have knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, APCs, E-APG’s, federal and state coding guidelines. Responsibilities Reviews patient’s entire current medical record and assigns appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes according to accepted coding guidelines and hospital’s policies and procedures. Assigns accurate APC and E-APG’s to patient’s record utilizing hospital encoding system. Corrects any edits flagged by encoder and financial system. Understands and applies modifiers appropriately. Accurately abstracts statistical data from records using hospital abstracting system....

A healthcare institution in Tuscaloosa is seeking an experienced Outpatient Coder responsible for coding various OP work types. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal regulations, assigning ICD-10 and CPT codes, and abstracting data accurately. Candidates should have an associate or bachelor's degree in Health Information Technology, a minimum of 3 years of coding experience, and must pass the coding proficiency assessment. Familiarity with computerized encoders is also preferred. This role will require participation in educational programs and meetings to enhance coding skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr