Description

This position is accountable for assigning ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes and CPT-4 procedure codes to inpatient and outpatient medical records utilizing the 3M encoding software application. Assigns both HCFA-DRG and APR-DRG's to inpatient medical records. Abstracts clinical, financial, trauma-related, and quality management information into the health system's information management system. Monitors accounts receivable, abstract rejection, claims rejection, and other associated billing reports. Performs inpatient hospital coding 70% or more of total coding output.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one (1) year ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding classification systems, encoder products, MS-DRG and APR-DRG groupers, and AHA Coding Guidelines required
• Demonstrated skill in data entry and ability to calculate mathematical figures

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma as accredited by the US Department of Education or GED required
• Successful completion of a formal training program in ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT coding classification systems, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology required
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required