100 Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
Job Summary The Coder I position is responsible for accurate coding, abstracting, claims filing, documentation review, and claims denial processing working from the appropriate documentation in the medical record.
The coder must stay up to date on code changes and coding guidelines to assure quality and code compliance is met at all times.
The coder also has additional combined responsibilities of data quality and insurance representative functions working closely with other members of the HIMS department.
Essential Job Responsibilities Reviews inpatient and outpatient medical records to identify the principal diagnosis and all applicable secondary diagnoses and procedures.
Uses the computerized encoding system to facilitate accurate coding according to the appropriate classification system.
Sequences diagnoses and procedures by following ICD‑10‑CM, ICD‑10‑PCS, CPT/HCPCS, UHDDS, Medicare, Medicaid, and other fiscal intermediary guidelines.
Will be cross‑trained to assist with...