Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
Cherokee, NC
Medical Coding SpecialistThe incumbent performs highly technical and specialized functions for the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority. The employee reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic and procedural information that determines Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance payments. The primary function of this position is to perform ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding for reimbursement. The coding function is a primary source for data and information used in health care today, and promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate database information, and the ability to optimize reimbursement. The coding function also ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines.The incumbent assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnosis and procedure for documented information. Assures the final diagnosis and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete. Abstracts all necessary...