Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters
Norfolk, VA
Summary
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
GENERAL SUMMARY Under general supervision, the Hospital Medical Coder II is responsible for the collection of relevant, pertinent, accurate and timely profile data configured and/or abstracted from the hospital’s outpatient, observation, day surgery, urgent care and emergency records moving from the least complex to the most complex. This position may be responsible for coding inpatient records as needed/requested by management; this includes effective use of relevant coding systems as well as recognizing what data can be abstracted, presented and interpreted for effective use throughout the hospital network. Reports to department management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Uses established coding guidelines to ensure the most effective and accurate coded profile on the patient. Abstracts pertinent and accurate data from the clinical record. Works with hospital and clinical staff to ensure that accurate and relevant patient...