Coder 1 - Clinic

Job description

The Clinic Coder 1 abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records, charts and documents and assigns appropriate ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes to patient records according to established procedures. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. May work with coding databases and confirms DRG assignments. This position relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks and works under close supervision. Experience - 1 year experience in medical coding. Certification as a Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) through AAPC may substitute for required experience Education - High School or equivalent - Coding/Abstracting - Determines the sequencing of diseases, diagnoses, and surgeries. The Coder accurately assigns appropriate codes to patient records, including ambulatory surgery, treatment type admission, observation, emergency room, and outpatient lab/radiology, using ICD-10-CM system and CPT-4 guidelines. Abstracts data elements such as discharge disposition, Consultants, Anesthesiologists, Operating Room Assistants, and verifies the corre...