Utah Staffing
Roosevelt, UT, USA
Job Summary Accountable for the conversion of diagnoses and treatment procedures into codes using an international classification of diseases. Requires skill in the sequencing of diagnoses/procedures in accordance with coding guidelines. Ensures that records are coded in an accurate and timely manner. Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrates competency in the following areas: Ensures that records are coded within three days of discharge, excluding weekends and holidays. Reviews the chart thoroughly to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures. Contacts the responsible physician in a professional, tactful manner if the diagnosis is not available on the chart. Refers chart to the director if there is a question regarding the diagnoses/codes. Utilizes computerized coding/abstracting equipment. Codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance with ICD-10-CM coding principles and the Coding Manual. Meets productivity standard of assigning codes based on account type. Meets...