Cape Cod Healthcare Inc.
Barnstable, MA, USA
Purpose of Position Performs ICD and CPT coding of inpatient and outpatient medical records. Description Analyzes, sequences and validates assigned codes based on medical record documentation using the automated encoder, book and coding compliance resources. Demonstrates complete understanding of coding rules, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to appropriately code patient information. Reviews all medical record documentation to determine and assign diagnoses, procedures, level codes and modifiers, to ensure appropriate coding for case mix. Selects the appropriate reimbursement grouper based on financial class for the particular account. Ensures that coding compliance, regulatory and reimbursement requirements are met through the process of assigning reimbursement classifications. Abstracts and enters diagnosis, procedures and level codes with demographic, clinical and related patient information into the Medical Record Abstracting and/or...