Assistant Clinical Coder-Coding
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Abstract and analyze clinical information from medical records, assign diagnostic and procedure codes according to classification systems, ensure coding accuracy, interact with physicians, and maintain production targets.
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Overview
- ****JOB DESCRIPTION****
- Responsible for abstracting and analyzing clinical information from medical records and relevant documents, translating the information into diagnostic and operative procedure codes in accordance with the clinical coding system.
- ****RESPONSIBILITIES****
- Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system outpatient (OP)/emergency department (ED) or observation short stay.
- Oversees and reviews provider documentation to determine principal diagnosis, comorbidities and complications, secondary conditions and surgical procedures.
- Adheres to official coding guidelines when coding with accuracy and completeness as supported by documentation.
- Ensures accurate coding by clarifying diagnosis and procedural information through a query process.
- Assigns Present on Admission (POA) value for inpatient diagnoses.
- Ensures accurate physician name against each service and accurate time and date.
- Interacts with physicians and other areas when additional coding information is needed; for example to prevent medical necessity denials.
- Prepares and reviews documentation to verify and when necessary, correct the patient disposition upon discharge.
- Maintains the assigned target of production and accuracy of Coding.
- Prioritizes work to ensure the timeframe of medical record coding meets regulatory requirements.
- Engages with the physicians in the Coding Query process and provides training as necessary.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
Accountabilities
- Ensures that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulation
- ****QUALIFICATIONS****
Required
- 3 years of relevant progressive experience in a similar role.
Desired
- Experience in a large healthcare facility
Educational Qualification: Required
- Bachelor Degree in Health Information Management or relevant field with or Diploma with 3 years of additional experience in Healthcare
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