Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Gulfport, MS
Job Description The Coder II is responsible for performing International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding of all outpatient charts for billing, case mix, and data collection purposes and subsequently assigns outpatient surgeries and Ambulatory Patient Classifications (APC). The Coder II maintains data integrity within the hospital information systems. Responsibilities Assigns ICD and CPT codes to patient diagnoses and procedures for outpatient services Assess the accuracy and completeness of all information provided in documentation Assign codes for procedures, services, and diagnosis by following set classification systems Identify chargeable services/items for outpatient visits and ensure that all charges are accurately billed into the system Code and post procedures and accurately assign CPT and ICD codes to them Prioritizes assignments according to established criteria and decrease pending accounts Contacts or queries...