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Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD and CPT coding systems and assists in decreasing the average accounts receivable days. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD-10 CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures. (65%) Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into designated system. (15%) Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report. (10%) Keeps informed of the changes/updates in ICD-10 CM/CPT guidelines by attending appropriate training, reviewing coding clinics and other resources...

Come lead with us at Corporate At Houston Methodist, the Inpatient Coder position is responsible for ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Associate’s degree or higher in a CAHIIM accredited program or additional two years of experience in lieu of degree EXPERIENCE One year of relevant inpatient coding experience or successful completion of the Houston Methodist Coding Apprentice Program or Outpatient to Inpatient Coder Transition Program LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required RHIT - Certified Health Information Technician (AHIMA) RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA) CCS - Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job,...