FMOL Health

FMOL Health Baton Rouge, LA
FMOL Health seeks a Medical Coder 3 to abstract clinical information from medical records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes, and verify DRG assignments. The role relies on established guidelines and operates under general supervision in inpatient and ambulatory surgery settings. The coder collaborates with the HIM department to ensure complete documentation, maintain high accuracy, participate in meetings, and support reimbursement discussions. Extensive acute care coding experience is valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr

FMOL Health Baton Rouge, LA
The Medical Coder 3 (inpatient and ambulatory surgery) abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records, charts and documents and assigns appropriate ICD-10 - CM/PCS and CPT codes to patient records according to established procedures. Works with coding databases and confirms DRG assignments. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. This position relies on guidelines and some experience and judgment to complete job and works under general supervision. Responsibilities Coding/Abstracting Assists the Business Office and external agencies in clarification of coding regarding reimbursement issues. Handles all requests in a timely fashion. Quality/Performance Corresponds with other areas of the HIM department to ensure the necessary components are available for accurate coding and the highest quality of the patient\'s medical record....