Description
- Performs coding and abstracting on inpatients medical records by selecting and documenting ICD9-CM Diagnoses and procedure codes and CPT 4 codes
- Assigns correct DRG's with coding accuracy rate of 95% or greater
- Performs abstracting of coding and clinical data (I.e. discharge disposition, discharge date, patient type, etc..) with an accuracy rate of 95% or greater
- Refers queries to physicians and questions to supervisors as appropriate, complying with all internal audit requirements, (i.e. review charts for Complication/Cormorbidity compliance)
Requirements
- Must have one of the following credentials: RHIT or RHIA or CCS through AHIMA OR CPC, CPC-H through AAPC
- Minimum of 1 year inpatient coding experience
- Requires a good understanding of ICD-9 coding (diagnosis and procedure) and inpatient guidelines
- Prefer hospital coding experience within a large teaching and/or Level I Trauma medical facility providing complex medical and surgical services
Additional Details:
- Full-time permanent direct hire position
- Flexible hours
- Competitive pay
- Benefits, 401K, PTO, etc.