Coder

Northern Louisiana Medical Center • Ruston, LA

1d

About The Position

The Coder/Abstracter is responsible for accurate code assignment of all inpatient, outpatient, and emergency service diagnoses, procedures and conditions as indicated in the patient medical record. Classification systems include ICD-10-CM and CPT 2005 edition, and all coding is in accordance with official coding guidelines from the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and the Health Information Management Association. All work is carried out in accordance with the Health Information Management department and CHS approved policies and procedures. Population served: Interact with physicians, patients and family members as needed.

Requirements

• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT 2005 edition classification systems.
• Knowledge of official coding guidelines from the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and the Health Information Management Association.
• Adherence to Health Information Management department and CHS approved policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accurate code assignment of all inpatient, outpatient, and emergency service diagnoses, procedures and conditions as indicated in the patient medical record.
• Coding in accordance with official coding guidelines from the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and the Health Information Management Association.
• Carrying out all work in accordance with the Health Information Management department and CHS approved policies and procedures.
• Interacting with physicians, patients and family members as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed