Tift Regional Health System
Tifton, GA, USA
DEPARTMENT: CODING FACILITY: Tift Regional Medical Center WORK TYPE: Full Time SHIFT: Daytime HOURS: SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Coding Supervisors and Manger, the Coder III assigns codes to discharge records for inpatients, outpatients and emergency room patients based on diagnoses and operative procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Selection/sequencing of principal and secondary diagnosis done correctly at least 98% of the time. * Uses manual or computer encoder for appropriate coding system (ICD-9-CM or CPT) to assign code to completely describe physician documentation of diagnosis or procedure. * If diagnosis is unclear, contacts documentation specialists for query. * Ensures corrections made by physician and other medical personnel are properly recorded and complete. * Enters coded information in computer system for billing purposes. * Meets minimum standard of 98% productivity requirements. * Assists case managers in coding and reimbursement...