The Health Information department is seeking a dedicated coder to manage medical record documentation, patient tracking, and clinical coding. This role supports accurate hospital statistics, compliance with hospital policies, and the efficient handling of patient health information across departments.

Responsibilities include tracking inpatient and outpatient admissions and discharges for statistical purposes, assisting with chart assembly and analysis, retrieving and filing charts, maintaining accurate medical record numbers, transcribing medical documentation, coordinating the release of health information to authorized requesters, and assigning ICD-10 and HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures.

Qualifications

Experience or knowledge of medical coding preferred

Certification preferred, but not required

Ability to review medical records thoroughly and identify diagnoses and procedures

Ability to communicate professionally with physicians when documentation clarification is needed

Familiarity with ICD-10 and HCPCS coding principles

Ability to follow coding manual and department/hospital policies

Coder

Qualifications