Uintah Basin Healthcare
Roosevelt, UT, USA
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION 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. Contact 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...