Cape Cod Healthcare Inc.
Barnstable, MA, USA
Purpose of Position To assign and group diagnoses, procedure and level codes based on medical record documentation in accordance with coding compliance, regulatory and reimbursement requirements. To ensure appropriate coding for case mix classification and expected reimbursement based on assigned diagnosis, procedure and level codes and reimbursement classifications as supported by medical record documentation. To enter diagnoses, procedure and level codes and patient demographic information into computer system. Description Analyzes, sequences and validates assigned codes based on medical record documentation using the automated encoder, book and coding compliance resources. Demonstrates complete understanding of coding rules, anatomy, physiology and medical terminology to appropriately code patient information. Reviews all medical record documentation to determine and assign diagnoses, procedures, level codes and modifiers. Selects the appropriate...
