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Coder - Inpatient
The coder is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10 diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient medical records. They also monitor work queues and abstract pertinent data into the network system to ensure quality health information indexing.
Provides accurate and timely assignment of appropriate ICD-10 diagnostic and PCS procedural codes on the medical records for the purpose of collecting and indexing quality health information for inpatient hospital encounters. Experience 3 years of experience in a hospital inpatient setting
No preferred qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent Certification Summary Minimum of one of the following: Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, coding guidelines, and computers Proven detail orientation and good problem-solving related to coding Job Responsibilities Reviews the medical record, identifies the diagnoses and procedures, and assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10 PCS procedure codes for inpatient accounts. Abstracts diagnostic and PCS procedural codes and other pertinent data into the network system as defined in policy and procedures. Reviews/monitors assigned work queues and missing documentation encounters as needed, and codes and abstracts any accounts that were missed. Provides information on specific problem accounts to the Coding Supervisor. Other duties as assigned. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location Address Used for remote worker assignment Job Family Coding
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a hospital inpatient setting and a high school diploma or equivalent. A professional certification such as RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CIC is also required.