Encompass Health
Altoona, PA, USA
Job Description Job Description The Health Information Management System (HIMS) Coder Credentials codes diagnoses and procedures as documented in each patient medical record according to ICD-10-CM classification system and assigns the impairment and CMS 13 group codes. The position extracts information from the medical record, enters into PATCOM and UDS Proware, and establishes an accurate and comprehensive database within The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards, professional and regulatory agency guidelines, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) guidelines, and company policies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensures coding, impairment group, and CMS 13 assignments are accurate and follow guidelines. Gathers/compiles/enters data from medical records for appropriate and optimal reimbursement/charges. Completes the CareMedic Verify/AR on all Medicare outpatients for verification of medical necessity....