Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System
Hutchinson, KS, USA
Medical Coder - Certified Outpatient - FT *Remote* Utilizes documentation from health care professionals to assign medical codes to patient records.
Essential Responsibilities:
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
Applies ICD-10-CM, CPT or modifier codes to accurately reflect patient visit documentation.
Utilizes coding software and any other coding resources to code inpatient or outpatient services, including diagnoses and procedures.
Abstracts required data elements i.e. discharge status, etc as defined by management.
Demonstrated ability to communicate coding issues to providers and submission of coding queries.
Promotes and maintains cooperation and communication with physicians and all staff and clientele to ensure satisfactory results in reimbursement.
Acts as a resource to providers, other coders and hospital billing office on coding questions,...