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Coder II
Location
Louisiana
Posted
70 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Coder II
St. Tammany Health System
• The Hospital Coder II reviews and accurately codes and abstracts the most complex hospital services such as same day surgeries, in-patient procedures, overnight / multi-night stay services and all other complex medical services. • The Hospital Coder II utilizes appropriate coding guidelines to assign ICD and CPT codes. • Must understand and conform to applicable Medicare, Medicaid and other third party payor guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement. • Work in collaboration with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team to ensure accurate DRG assignment. • Work closely with management to resolve problems and meet deadlines.
Job Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required or 3 years of inpatient coding experience in lieu of CCS
- Above educational qualifications can be substituted for: 3 – 6 years of coding experience OR demonstrated success in coding complex medical services with consistent accuracy.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 coding principles and guidelines
- Basic computer skills
- Effective communication skills – both verbal and written
- Decision making, problem solving and analytical skills
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