Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
HIM Coder III
Job Category: Clerical
Schedule: Full time
Shift: 1 - Day Shift
SUMMARY
Provides timely and accurate administrative and clinical data through the accurate assignment of current ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT or HCPCS codes while complying with the regulations and requirements of the Federal Government, State licensing agencies and the Hospital’s policies and procedures. Supports TMCH’s management planning process and ensures appropriate reimbursement for services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assigns the correct ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT or HCPCS codes to each diagnosis and operative procedure substantiated by documentation contained in the medical record utilizing the current code sets.
Responsible for accurately coding inpatient or outpatient record types. For outpatient, must be able to code a minimum of four of the following independently: emergency, same day surgery, observation, pain clinic, wound clinic, diagnostics and recurring accounts.
Follows departmental and current...