Western Missouri Medical Center
Warrensburg, MO
Purpose Statement The Certified Coder will play a key role in converting diagnoses and treatment procedures into ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes. The Coder will review and accurately code office and hospital procedures for reimbursement.
Job Type Full-time
Description The Certified Coder will be responsible for coding patient encounters, abstracting diagnostic and procedural information, and ensuring accurate reimbursement based on clinical documentation.
Essential Functions
Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications.
Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement.
Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies.
Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.
Reviews and verifies documentation supports diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results.
Identifies diagnostic and procedural information.
Audits clinical...