Medical Records Technician (Coder Inpatient)

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Typical duties include but are not limited to: Select and assign codes from current versions of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT and HCPCS classification systems for inpatient facility and/or professional services. Perform a comprehensive review of documentation within the health record to assign ICD codes for diagnosis, complications/major complications, comorbid/major comorbid conditions, surgery, and procedures for accurate assignment of diagnosis related groups (DRG), and/or assigning CPT/HCPCS codes for inpatient professional services. Code all complicated and complex medical/specialty diseases processes, patient injuries, and all medical procedures in a wide range of inpatient settings and specialties. Directly consult with the clinical staff for clarification of conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous clinical data in the health record. Abstract, assign, and sequence codes into encoder software to obtain correct DRG, support medical necessity, resolve encoder edits, and ensure codes accurately reflect services rendered. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 am -3:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: This position is telework eligible but may be required to return to the office permanently at a later date.Virtual: This is not a virtual position. ermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized