Qualified Recruiter

JOB SUMMARY: The Inpatient Coder is responsible for accurately abstracting data into appropriate client electronic medical record systems, following the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding, UHDDS guidelines, and CMS directives. Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the client’s information system. Assigns Present on Admission (POA) indicators according to AHA POA guidelines. Queries physicians when appropriate and interacts with Clinical Documentation staff as per account requirements. Maintains consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better while also meeting productivity standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts as per designated workflow Abstracts and enters coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements Assigns present on admission indicators and discharge dispositions Queries physicians to clarify conflicting, imprecise, incomplete,...