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Job Description
Medical Records
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General Description:
Under the supervision of the Coding Manager evaluates the diagnostic and procedural information within the medical record to determine accurate coding classification for DRG or APC assignment for reimbursement of services rendered; verifies and abstracts clinical information into the organizational health database; and acts as the liaison to medical staff members and ancillary department personnel regarding coding documentation and assignment. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.
- Identifies evaluates and assigns diagnostic and procedural codes based on record documentation for determination of appropriate APC/DRG with a minimum departmental accuracy level and within the established time parameters utilizing established coding classification methodologies.
- With a minimum departmental accuracy level abstract clinical administrative and financial information into the hospitals database. Verify accuracy of existing information making the appropriate corrections.
- Prepares physician query form for clarification of documentation for coding purposes and forwards to coding manager when appropriate.
- Assists medical staff ancillary departments and other direct patient care providers on documentation coding and APC/DRG assignments through education communication and review of coding standards chart documentation and organizational guidelines.
- Maintains and continuously improves knowledge base of coding/APC/DRG/documentation requirements through review and study of resources (e.g. coding clinic Medicare guidelines etc. and through continuing education.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
- Knows fire disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area
Formal Education:
- Vocational or other technical school certification training or apprenticeship required beyond high school.
- 1 year to <2 years related medical field preferably in billing or coding
- Medical Terminology Coding Classes Human Anatomy Classes RHIA RHIT CCS or CPCH certified within one 1 year of employment.
Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time.
Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice. This means a we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.
Employment Type
Grant
