Washington Staffing
Spokane, WA, USA
Medical Records Technician (Coder) This position is aligned under the Health Administration Service (HAS) within the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the Mann Grandstaff VA Medical Center. The Medical Records Technician (Coder) is responsible for abstracting medical record data and assigning codes using current clinical classification systems appropriate for the type of care provided. Functions: Assigns codes to documented patient care encounters (inpatient or outpatient) covering the full range of health care services provided by the MGVAMC. Applies advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection. Selects and assigns codes from the current version of several coding systems Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines and...