SGMC Health
Valdosta, GA
JOB LOCATION: Main Campus
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL RECORDS
SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, Mon-Fri 8/5
Position Summary
Analyzes inpatient and outpatient medical records to assign ICD-10 and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures. Abstracts pertinent information into the hospital information system. Primarily codes all inpatient visits and as needed codes outpatient visits including Emergency, Outpatient Surgery, Observations, and various clinics. Uses 3M encoder and grouper, verifies codes in books, and maintains a daily productivity log. The coder may interact with physicians and other health professionals to confirm documentation in the medical record. Maintains a minimum 98% accuracy and 95% productivity rate.
Responsibilities
Assign accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes to inpatient and outpatient records.
Abstract pertinent information into the hospital information system.
Use 3M encoder and grouper, verify codes against code books.
Maintain a daily productivity log.
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