Coder Inpatient, Marshall Medical Center South, HIM, Full Time, Days
About The Position
The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position. An inpatient coder is responsible for utilizing coding policies and procedures in evaluating the diagnostic and procedural information within the medical record for determination of accurate DRG or APC assignment for reimbursement of services rendered and for verifying/abstracting clinical information into the organization's health database. An inpatient coder functions under the direct authority and supervision of the Coding Supervisor and Director of the Health Information Management Department. Some of the many skills performed Coding of diagnoses and procedures for: Inpatients Observation Other Outpatient Service Types, if appropriate
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 2 years or more in Health Information Management
- 1-2 years' experience in inpatient coding
Nice To Haves
- RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification preferred
- Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment
Responsibilities
- Coding of diagnoses and procedures for Inpatients
- Coding of diagnoses and procedures for Observation
- Coding of diagnoses and procedures for Other Outpatient Service Types, if appropriate
- Utilizing coding policies and procedures in evaluating the diagnostic and procedural information within the medical record for determination of accurate DRG or APC assignment for reimbursement of services rendered
- Verifying/abstracting clinical information into the organization's health database
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
