Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
Position Summary Assigns appropriate codes to reflect all diagnoses and procedures extrapolated from physician and appropriate nursing documentation during a patient encounter according to the most current coding methodologies, including ICD-10-CM/PCS, resulting in appropriate reimbursement. Abstracts required data to input into the Medical Center’s computerized database, converts all patient visits and encounters into appropriate DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) assignments to correctly submit the optimal reimbursement for each patient encounter coded. Assists the IP Coding Manager with administrative duties such as assignment of coding work, analysis of the unbilled report, and other duties as assigned.
Essential Responsibilities / Duties Assists IP Coding Manager with assignment of work to coders, analysis of the daily unbilled report, and follow‑up on unanswered physician queries and missing documentation.
Assists PFS in researching unbilled accounts and updating incorrect...