Coder - Hospital Outpatient Services - Revenue Cycle Mid Service * Days - 40hrs/wk

General Summary

One year ambulatory surgery/OBV experience required. Under the direction of the Coding Supervisor and Manager, the Coder for Hospital Services is responsible for accurately coding outpatient conditions and procedures.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Code all hospital-based diagnoses, treatments, and procedures by translating physician and nursing documentation according to the appropriate classification system for the category of patient encounter.
• Maintain 95% coding accuracy.
• Maintain coding productivity within standards as established by record type.
• Ensure supporting documentation is provided for all hospital services.
• Initiate coding query process as appropriate.
• Enter and/or validate hospital department charges within the required timeframe to ensure accurate and timely data entry of the service codes, as appropriate.
• Maintain continuing education credits for corporate compliance regulations and credential requirements.
• Foster respect for patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality in all phases of the work.
• Participate in departmental quality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.