UPMC

Job Posting Purpose: OUTPATIENT & INPATIENT CODING OUTPATIENT: Coding diagnosis & procedure codes ICD9 & CPT codes and charging for injections, infusions, hydrations, and observation hours. INPATIENT: Codes all inpatient accounts, diagnoses, and procedures. Responsibilities: Review coding for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to billing system utilizing CCI edits. Type of coding includes reconciling NCCI edits for clinical labs, clinic visits, emergency room visits, and observation stays. Utilize standard coding guidelines, principles and coding clinics to assign the appropriate ICD-9-CM, CPT and DSM IV codes for all record types to ensure accurate reimbursement. (i.e. use of coding clinics, CPT Assistant, etc). Utilize the ACEP acuity level guidelines for assigning the correct acuity level for ED coding, or hospital specific acuity level module as needed. Adhere to internal department policies and procedures to ensure efficient work processes....