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Job Description

The Medical Coder performs mid-level coding expertise in the hospitals health information management department. The coder assigns ICD (international classification of disease) codes and modifiers for diagnoses and procedures utilizing the hospitals encoding software and appropriate procedural, terminology and health related common procedure coding books.
• Performs mid-level medical coding and charging. Encompassing but not limited to ambulatory clinic, outpatient, observation, ambulatory, emergency department charging, emergency inpatient coding. Performs associate level coding as required.
• Analyses, researches and corrects moderately complex data integrity issues. Abstracts and collects pertinent patient information housed in the hospitals database. Assigns appropriate charges for emergency and urgent care.
• Contributes to coding compliance and departmental objectives by continuously developing coding abilities and performing duties in harmony with established professional coding standards.
• Assists entry level coders in identifying basic data integrity issues within the electronic medical records system and subsequently facilitates corrections.
• Utilizes coding software and coding reference books to perform day-to-day functions.
• Maintains accuracy for all coding and productivity standards. Adheres to standard ethical coding guidelines established by professional health information management associations.
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