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Medical Coding Specialist The purpose of this position is to review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges; Retrieves information from medical records, ensuring adherence with established methods and procedures. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions. Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines. Ensure DRG/APC assignment is accurate. Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. Serves as backup to other administrative functions as assigned. Meets job standards for achieving contract deliverables. Assists with other job- and education-related duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned Read, understand, and adhere to all...