Inpatient Coder - Coding and Documentation (Hiring Immediately)

Job Requirements

Position Summary

To be fully engaged in providing timely, complete, and accurate code assignment and data collection for quality clinical analysis and revenue enhancement.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Uphold regulatory compliance by assigning and sequencing accurate ICD 10 codes to inpatient medical records as per coding guidelines demonstrating behavior that reflects integrity, shows a commitment to ethical and legal coding practices, and fosters trust in professional activities.
2. Validates the accuracy of codes assigned by the computer assisted coding software, recognizing inappropriate application of clinical coding regulations/guidelines, and revising the codes assigned based on expert subject matter knowledge and provider documentation.
3. Literacy and proficiency in computer technology, particularly related to health information and coding applications utilized for daily job performance, are essential.
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