Abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records, charts, and documents and assigns appropriate ICD-9/ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes to patient records according to established procedures. Works with coding databases and confirms DRG assignments.
Responsibilities include coding patient records using computerized coding systems to support optimal hospital reimbursement, abstracting data for accurate statistical reporting, reviewing records to determine principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures, identifying complications and comorbidities, correcting coding errors for compliance, and responding to physician inquiries related to documentation and coding assignments.
Education
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of a Medical Coding & Billing certificate program
Credentials
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- CPC-A or RHIA accepted
Experience
- 6 months of experience in coding or medical records using ICD and CPT coding systems
- Preferred: 1 year of coding experience in a healthcare facility
Benefits and Perks
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Matching 401(k)/403(b) plans
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Disability and life insurance options
- On-site child care
- Educational reimbursement
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary benefits including critical care coverage
Location
Delaware, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 months ago