Beacon Health System
Granger, IN, USA
Reviews, codes, and analyzes medical records in order to abstract relevant data from patient medical records into the on-line computer system. Assigns DRGs to Medicare, Medicaid, and other required payors. Determines DRG and APC assignment on outpatient and inpatient records. Maintains productivity and accuracy levels for the assigned job code. Key Responsibilities Reviews and analyzes discharged patient medical records to ensure all applicable patient data is available for coding and abstracting by: Checking the diagnosis and procedure to ensure accurate coding and sequencing as specified by established coding principles and guidelines, following AHA, AHIMA, and CMS coding guidelines for outpatient and inpatient records. Obtaining accurate and complete patient data through the review of the medical record, discharge summary, history and physical, consultation, progress notes, laboratory, radiology, operative and pathology reports. Coding all procedures on inpatient...
