Western Missouri Medical Center
Warrensburg, MO
PURPOSE STATEMENT The Certified Coder will play a key role in converting diagnoses and treatment procedures intoICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes. The Coder will review and accurately code office and hospital procedures for reimbursement. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications. Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement. Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies. Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff. Reviews and verifies documentation supports diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results. Identifies diagnostic and procedural information. Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes. Assigns codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory...