Jackson Health System
Miami, FL, USA
Inpatient Coder 1 – Jackson Health System
Miami, FL • Full‑time • Health Information Management
Summary
HIM Inpatient Coder 1 is responsible for reviewing the clinical documentation in inpatient records to accurately assign and sequence ICD‑9 (where applicable) and ICD‑10 diagnostic and procedure codes. Coding is used for reimbursement and data collection.
Responsibilities
Code inpatient medical records using ICD‑9 and/or ICD‑10.
Ensure accounts are coded correctly to provide an accurate MS‑DRG or APR‑DRG for reimbursement.
Complete coding within 4 days of the patient discharge date, meeting productivity standards per AHIMA Guidelines.
Verify patient information, identify discrepancies, and ensure all codes are assigned to the correct encounter.
Serve as a quality reviewer; identify documents not belonging to the patient or the correct encounter.
Use appropriate modifiers accurately.
Query physicians for additional information when needed to clarify diagnoses, symptoms,...