LCMC Health
Harahan, LA
Why a Great Place To Work Essential Function Proficiently navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs and APCs assignment and all required modifiers.
Validates charges by comparing charges with health record documentation as necessary.
Communicates effectively with clinical staff, physicians and office staff and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist regarding documentation issues or needs related to Inpatient, Outpatient, or Ambulatory coding.
Identifies concerns and notifies appropriate leadership for resolution. Responsible for providing resolution to moderate to complex problems.
Tracks issues (i.e. missing documentation, charges and physician queries) that require follow-up to facilitate coding in a timely fashion.
Consistently meets or exceeds coding quality and productivity standards established by coding department.
Adheres to LCMC confidentiality requirements as they relate to...