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The Coder reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic and procedural information that determines Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance payments.  The primary function of this position is to perform ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding for reimbursement.  The coding function is a primary source for data and information used in health care today, and promotes provider / patient continuity, accurate database information, and the ability to optimize reimbursement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM / CPT / HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures for documented information.
• Assures the final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete.
• Abstracts all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions.
• Abstracts all necessary information and assigns codes (ICD-10, CPT & HCPCS), which most accurately describe each documented diagnosis, special therapy or procedure according to established guidelines.
• Determines the final diagnoses and procedures stated by the physician or other health care providers are valid and complete.
• Performs a comprehensive review of the record to assure the presence of all component parts such as : patient and record identification, signatures and dates where required, and other necessary data.
• Evaluates the record for documentation consistency and adequacy.  Ensures that the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered.
• Reviews the records for compliance with established third-party reimbursement agencies and special screening criteria.
• Provides educational opportunities with the providers.
• Notifies the physicians and follows up on the physician queries.
• Independently uses discretion and judgment to evaluate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Benefits

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include :