Berger Health System

Berger Health System is looking for a detail-oriented facility coder to perform coding and abstracting functions for inpatient services. The ideal candidate will ensure high quality and productivity in coding while collaborating with physicians and support staff. The role involves verifying patient demographics, assigning appropriate codes, and abstracting data for hospital reporting requirements. Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED, possess a CCS certification, and have relevant education in Health Information Management. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Summary This position performs facility coding and abstracting functions for inpatient services. Responsibilities and Duties Assign appropriate admit, principal and secondary diagnoses and procedure codes, maintaining 95% quality and meeting coding productivity requirements. Include POA indicators, DRG/MSDRG/APR‑DRG assignments, HAC codes, and principal diagnosis accuracy. Obtain clarification from physicians when documentation is inadequate. Support educators and supervisors with review of denied accounts by RAC and other payers. Assign transaction codes in the HBOC system when documentation is insufficient and follow department policy for follow‑up and physician query. Abstract all data elements necessary to complete UB‑04 and meet hospital‑reporting requirements. Verify demographics, correct account numbers, charges and services, and identify missing or incorrect forms. Identify problem cases on the DNFB and forward to appropriate staff for follow‑up. Perform additional...