Mercy Cedar Rapids

Work Shift Day/Evening Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Summary This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by the timely and accurate coding of hospital or professional services using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS classification systems for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and statistics in compliance with federal regulations. Job Description Job Duties Codes the correct principal/primary diagnosis consistent with established coding guidelines (95% or greater accuracy). Identifies all significant diagnoses (complications and co-morbidities/HCCs) relevant to the type of visit and assigned appropriate codes. Codes procedures as appropriate and identifies the principal procedure consistent with established coding guidelines. Ensures all conditions coded adequately reflect the appropriate clinical severity and grouping assignment in accordance with documentation. Follows official coding guidelines and directives and uses reference...