San Antonio Regional Hospital

Overview: JOB SUMMARY The Coder III is certified and is responsible for Inpatient coding. The Coder reviews the entire patient record including the electronic record to assign appropriate codes for Inpatients. Observation, Outpatient Surgeries, Cardiac Catheterizations, Interventional Radiology and outpatients as assigned. Coding should be complete, timely, and in accordance with CMS, Coding Clinic Guidelines, CPT Assistant, and organizational policies and procedures. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Completion of AHIMA or AAPC approved coding program leading to certification as CCS or CPC. Experience: Three years coding experience in an acute care facility using ICD-10-CM, CPT coding and APC grouper required. Clinical practice experience desirable and may be counted toward 1 - 2 years of coding experience. Knowledge and Skills: Data Entry proficiency with 3M, APR, DRG...

Overview: JOB SUMMARY The Coder III is certified and is responsible for Inpatient coding. The Coder reviews the entire patient record including the electronic record to assign appropriate codes for Inpatients. Observation, Outpatient Surgeries, Cardiac Catheterizations, Interventional Radiology and outpatients as assigned. Coding should be complete, timely, and in accordance with CMS, Coding Clinic Guidelines, CPT Assistant, and organizational policies and procedures. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Completion of AHIMA or AAPC approved coding program leading to certification as CCS or CPC. Experience: Three years coding experience in an acute care facility using ICD-10-CM, CPT coding and APC grouper required. Clinical practice experience desirable and may be counted toward 1 - 2 years of coding experience. Knowledge and Skills: Data Entry proficiency with 3M, APR, DRG software. Knowledge of MS-DRG methodology,...