Tift Regional Health System
Tifton, GA, USA
DEPARTMENT: CODING FACILITY: Tift Regional Medical Center WORK TYPE: Full Time SHIFT: Varied SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Coding Supervisors and Manager, the Coder I assigns codes to discharge records for inpatients, outpatients and emergency room patients based on diagnoses and operative procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Selection/sequencing of principal and secondary diagnosis done correctly at least 98% of the time. * Uses manual or computer encoder for appropriate coding system (ICD-9-CM or CPT) to assign code to completely describe physician documentation of diagnosis or procedure. * If diagnosis is unclear, contacts documentation specialists for query. * Ensures corrections made by physician and other medical personnel are properly recorded and complete. * Enters coded information in computer system for billing purposes. * Meets minimum standard of 98% productivity requirements. * Assists case managers in coding and reimbursement issues. *...