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Responsibilities: Under general direction, the Certified Coder accurately codes all diagnoses and procedures in the medical record and abstracts relevant information from these medical records. The Certified Coder uses this information to form the basis of a patient information system relating to the clinical care of the patient. Essential Functions: Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations Follow up with the provider on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy Review the previous day's batch of patient notes for evaluation and coding Ensure that all codes are...

Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the HIS OP Coding Reimbursement/Coordination, the Coder II is responsible for reviewing the medical record in its entirety, applying coding guidelines and regulations, and assigning ICD-CM and/or PCS and CPT diagnoses and procedures codes accurately and timely. Consistently meet/exceed turnaround times and quality expectations. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required. Minimum one year experience in an acute healthcare setting, preferred. Coding credentials, i.e., CCS, COC, CCS-P, CPC, RHIT, and RHIA required. Working knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle functions, including documentation,...