Medical Coder

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department:
• Schedule:
• Facility:
• Location:
• Salary Midpoint: $XX.XX per hour (or per year)
  Actual compensation offered will vary based on factors including applicable licenses, certifications, education, experience, location, qualifications and comparison with associates in similar roles.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural code to patient health records for purposes of document retrieval, analysis and claim processing.

• Abstract pertinent information from patient records. Assigns the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) orDiagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments.
• Obtain acceptable productivity/quality rates as defined per coding policy.
• Query physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Maintain knowledge of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
• Conduct chart audits for physician documentation requirements & internal coding; provide associate/physician & education as appropriate.Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adhere to official coding guidelines.
• Keep abreast of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.