SSM Health
New York, NY
Job Title It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-REMOTE Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with coding guidelines. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for inpatient hospital accounts. Coordinates with the clinical documentation and quality teams to ensure validation of Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MSDRG), patient safety indicators, and hospital acquired conditions are supported by physician documentation to support appropriate coding Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged in a timely manner. Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Associate's degree or equivalent...