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The Medical Coder is responsible for properly coding documentation for appropriate reimbursement. Sequences codes with an eye towards compliance and optimal reimbursement. ABSTRACTS DATA FROM MEDICAL RECORDS INTO COMPUTERIZED DATABASE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND TIMELY INFORMATION FOR CASE MIX AND REIMBURSEMENT: Completes required abstracting fields according to departmental procedures. Verifies completed fields by other departments to ensure accuracy. Updates the data base as changes are… Show more The Medical Coder is responsible for properly coding documentation for appropriate reimbursement. Sequences codes with an eye towards compliance and optimal reimbursement. ABSTRACTS DATA FROM MEDICAL RECORDS INTO COMPUTERIZED DATABASE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND TIMELY INFORMATION FOR CASE MIX AND REIMBURSEMENT: Completes required abstracting fields according to departmental procedures. Verifies completed fields by other departments to ensure accuracy. Updates the data base as changes are received. - ASSIGNS CODES TO DIAGNOSES AND PROCEDURES ACCORDING TO ICD-9-CM, CPT AND INTERNAL CODING GUIDELINES WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF ACCURACY: Contacts physicians and other healthcare providers to clarify diagnoses and procedures. Sequence codes accurately for appropriate APR-DRG and SOI assignment. Provides education to physicians and ancillary staff on appropriate documentation needs for coding. Sequence codes for Participates in coding inservices and other programs to ensure skills are fresh and up-to-date. - ENSURES QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK IN ORDER TO MEET PRODUCTIVITY STANDARDS: Ensures accurate interpretation of medical records to complete daily medical coding for primary care charges and specialist charges are accurate and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Show less

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