Coder/Abstractor -Inpatient & Ambulatory - 18354

Job description

Salary Range: $21.65 - $38.00 per hour
• Assign ICD-10-CM codes, CPT and HCPC codes for inpatient, ED, Ambulatory Surgery, and other outpatient records.
• Assign appropriate DRG or APC based on review of the admission diagnoses, principal diagnoses and other operations and procedures.
• Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT4 and HCPC codes as appropriate based on documentation from the report, order or medical record following coding rules and guidelines.
• Ensure that outpatient ICD-10 codes are entered onto the computer within the timeframe allotted to assure accurate billing.
• High School diploma required.
• Minimum one year ICD-10-CM/CPT4 coding experience in hospital or related setting.
• Knowledge of CRT/PC and other technology as well as knowledge of APC categories required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.