IP Medical Coder
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Duties and responsibilities
- Review and sequence accurate ICD-9, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, DRG, and other applicable codes for documented diagnoses and procedures.
- Verify the validity and completeness of physician-stated final diagnoses and operative procedures.
- Abstract health records to identify secondary complications and comorbid conditions.
- Evaluate documentation consistency and adequacy, ensuring final diagnoses reflect care and treatment provided.
- Calculate correct DRG coding for inpatient cases.
- Train and guide coders and Medical Records Technicians, updating them on coding rules and regulations.
- Analyze physician documentation to assign appropriate Evaluation and Management levels using correct CPT codes.
- Ensure coding follows HAAD guidelines and regulations; stay current with coding versions and HAAD directives.
- Provide physicians feedback regarding coding errors or oversights.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Allied Health Sciences or a related area.
- At least two years of coding experience.
- Valid CCA certification from AHIMA or CPC certification from AAPC.
- Computer literacy, including MS Office.
- Excellent oral and written English.
- Able to coordinate multiple tasks, adjust to changing priorities, work to deadlines, and interact professionally with others.
- Able to attend meetings outside normal business hours.
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