Inpatient Medical Record Coder, Full Time, Day Shift, Job ID # 1841516

Palmetto General Hospital • Hialeah, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Record Coder is responsible for timely review and completion of all discharged patient records in order to identify an appropriate selection of ICD-10-CM/CPT codes that will accurately reflect the patients stay while in the facility. Coder is further responsible for insuring that all data elements required for federal and state reporting are collected; coded data will facilitate the billing process with regards to coding and assignment of APC/MS DRG.

Requirements

• High school diploma or College degree equivalent
• 2-3 years coding experience in an acute care facility
• Must be able to look at computer CRT most of the day
• Must be computer knowledgeable
• Must have excellent command of the English language, both oral and written
• Must be organized
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in English
• Ability to write legibly (Clinical Areas)

Nice To Haves

• Certification preferred
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS preferred
• Additional languages desirable

Responsibilities

• Timely review and completion of all discharged patient records
• Identify an appropriate selection of ICD-10-CM/CPT codes that will accurately reflect the patients stay while in the facility
• Insure that all data elements required for federal and state reporting are collected
• Facilitate the billing process with regards to coding and assignment of APC/MS DRG

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED