Tift Regional Health System
Tifton, GA, USA
DEPARTMENT: CODINGFACILITY: Tift Regional Medical CenterWORK TYPE: Full Time SHIFT: DaytimeHOURS: SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Coding Supervisors and Manager, the Coder II assigns codes to discharge records for inpatients, outpatients and emergency room patients based on diagnoses and operative procedures.RESPONSIBILITIES:* Selection/sequencing of principal and secondary diagnosis done correctly at least 98% of the time.* Uses manual or computer encoder for appropriate coding system (ICD-9-CM or CPT) to assign code to completely describe physician documentation of diagnosis or procedure.* If diagnosis is unclear, contacts documentation specialists for query.* Ensures corrections made by physician and other medical personnel are properly recorded and complete.* Enters coded information in computer system for billing purposes. * Meets minimum standard of 98% productivity requirements.* Assists case managers in coding and reimbursement issues. * Abstracts designated...