BMC Software
Boston, MA
Inpatient Lead Coder Assigns appropriate codes to reflect all diagnoses and procedures extrapolated from physician and appropriate nursing documentation during a patient encounter according to the most current coding methodologies, including ICD-10-CM/PCS, resulting in appropriate reimbursement. Abstracts required data to input into the Medical Center's computerized data base. Converts all patient visits and encounters into appropriate DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) assignments in order to correctly submit the optimal reimbursement for each patient encounter coded. Assists the IP Coding Manager in administrative duties such as assignment of coding work, analysis of the unbilled report, and other duties as assigned. Essential Responsibilities / Duties: Assists IP Coding Manager with assignment of work to Coders, analysis of the daily unbilled report, and follow-up on unanswered physician queries and missing documentation. Assists PFS in researching unbilled accounts and...