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Inpatient Coder Reviews inpatient clinical documentation to determine the appropriate assignment of alpha numeric diagnosis/procedure codes and Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG). Data is classified for internal and external statistical reporting, research, regulatory compliance and reimbursement. Codes high dollar and all types of multifaceted accounts which includes, but is not limited to, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, cardiovascular surgeries, major transplants, neurovascular surgeries, spinal fusions and coding level 1 trauma (multi significant). Position Responsibilities Key Areas of Responsibility Coding 1. Applies strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to determine the appropriate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes for more complex accounts. 2. Analyzes medical records using the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS),...

Position Summary: Medical Record Coder is responsible for timely review of patient records in order to identify an appropriate selection of ICD-9-CM/CPT codes that will accurately reflect the reason for admission, extent of care received, and level of severity of illness. Coder is further responsible for insuring that all data elements required for federal and state reporting are collected and included in the patient's demographic record. Accounts for each Inpatient and Outpatient records in order that all are coded. Enters coded data into computer to facilitate the billing process. Position Qualification: Preferred: 2-3 years Inpatient coding experience preferred. EDUCATION: RHIA, RHIT, CCS preferred or completion of ICD-9/CPT 4 coding programs. TRAINING: Orientation and training under supervision of Director and Coding Manager until competency is observed. ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Requires eye hand coordination with good manual dexterity. Must be able to look at...

Miami, FL | Full-Time Health Information Management Summary HIM Inpatient Coder 1 is responsible for reviewing the clinical documentation contained in the in-patient health records to accurately assign and sequence ICD-9 diagnostic and ICD-9 procedure codes to inpatient records for use in reimbursement and data collection. Responsibilities Has the knowledge and experience to code In-patient medical records using ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 code set. Ensures all accounts are coded correctly, which will provide an accurate MS-DRG or APR-DRG for appropriate reimbursement. Ensures all accounts are coded within 4 days of the patient's discharge date, meeting productivity standards according to AHIMA Guidelines depending on record type. Verifies patient information to identify any discrepancies and ensures that all codes and any other abstracted information is applied to the appropriate patient's encounter. While reviewing the record for coding purposes, serves as a...

Job Title To be fully engaged in providing timely, complete, and accurate code assignment and data collection for quality clinical analysis and revenue enhancement. Primary Responsibilities: Uphold regulatory compliance by assigning and sequencing accurate ICD 10 codes to inpatient medical records as per coding guidelines demonstrating behavior that reflects integrity, shows a commitment to ethical and legal coding practices, and fosters trust in professional activities. Validates the accuracy of codes assigned by the computer assisted coding software, recognizing inappropriate application of clinical coding regulations/guidelines, and revising the codes assigned based on expert subject matter knowledge and provider documentation. Literacy and proficiency in computer technology, particularly related to health information and coding applications utilized for daily job performance, are essential. Interpret clinical documentation to ensure codes reported are clearly and...