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

General Summary

Under the direction of the Coding Supervisor and Manager, the Coder for Hospital Services is responsible for accurately coding outpatient conditions and procedures. The Coder reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results in order to extract data for billing, internal and external reporting, and research, ensuring all codes are appropriately applied per the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

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.