4 jobs found in Boaz, AL

Inpatient Coder An inpatient coder is responsible for utilizing coding policies and procedures in evaluating the diagnostic and procedural information within the medical record for determination of accurate DRG or APC assignment for reimbursement of services rendered and for verifying/abstracting clinical information into the organization's health database. An inpatient coder functions under the direct authority and supervision of the Coding Supervisor and Director of the Health Information Management Department. Some of the many skills performed: Coding of diagnoses and procedures for: Inpatients Observation Other Outpatient Service Types, if appropriate Education: High school graduate or equivalent 2 years or more in Health Information Management 1-2 years' experience in inpatient coding Licensure/certification: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification preferred Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes...

A leading healthcare facility in Alabama seeks a Coder 1 responsible for utilizing coding policies and procedures to evaluate diagnostic information and ensure accurate reimbursement for services rendered. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of healthcare experience, with preferred certification in health information. This role involves working under the supervision of the Coding Supervisor and requires skills in coding diagnoses for ancillary outpatient services. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position. An inpatient coder is responsible for utilizing coding policies and procedures in evaluating the diagnostic and procedural information within the medical record for determination of accurate DRG or APC assignment for reimbursement of services rendered and for verifying/abstracting clinical information into the organization's health database. An inpatient coder functions under the direct authority and supervision of the Coding Supervisor and Director of the Health Information Management Department. Some of the many skills performed Coding of diagnoses and procedures for: Inpatients Observation Other Outpatient Service Types, if appropriate Qualifications EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent 2 years or more...

Responsibilities The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position. A coder 1 is responsible for utilizing coding policies and procedures in evaluating the diagnostic information within the medical record for determination of accurate APC assignment for reimbursement of services rendered and for verifying/abstracting clinical information into the organization's health database. A coder also makes medical necessity determinations for Medicare and Medicaid out-patient testing utilizing the appropriate software. A coder 1 functions under the direct authority and supervision of the Coding Supervisor and Director of Health Information Management. Some of the many skills performed Coding of diagnoses for ancillary outpatient services, i.e. Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, PFT, etc....