Coder 1

Baptist Memorial Health Care • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Codes diagnoses and procedures of patient records. Abstracts information for reimbursement, research, and to generate statistical data. Perform daily feedback and education to providers, staff and patients of BMG.

Requirements

• TN - Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
• ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS
• Basic skills in verbal and written communication.
• COC/CPCH;CPC-P ;CCS-P;RHIT;RHIA;CPC;CCS

Nice To Haves

• Up to one-year prior experience in physician/professional outpatient surgery, and/or emergency department coding.
• Associate degree
• Knowledge of medical terminology beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Codes diagnoses and procedures of records.
• Abstracts information by reviewing records for reimbursement, statistical purposes for the daily operations, medical staff, and regulatory agencies.
• Serves as a resource to physicians, physician office staff, clinical documentation specialists, case managers, etc.
• Completes all requirements for assigned goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees