Caldwell County Hospital
Princeton, KY, USA
Medical Coder DEPARTMENT: HIM REPORTS TO: Medical Records Supervisor POSITION SUMMARY: Is accountable for the delivery of consistently high quality effective and efficient entry of information into the computer system. Functions under the supervision of Health Information Manager. Ensures appropriate organizational practices are in use. Promotes good public relations through contacts with patients, practitioners, visitors, employees, peers and the public at large. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Analyzes medical record documentation to determine the appropriate coding and sequencing of principal diagnosis, complications, co-morbidities and operative procedures. Responsible for all coding and abstracting of observation, inpatient and swing bed accounts. General knowledge of outpatient, emergency department records and reference labs, using the 3-M encoder and assigns the...