Coding Specialist

Coding Specialist

The Coding Specialist is responsible for accurately assigning and sequencing ICD diagnostic and procedural codes and/or CPT procedural codes to inpatient and outpatient records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Code diagnostic and procedural information from the record using ICD and CPT/HCPCS classification systems
• Utilize a computerized encoding system to facilitate accurate coding
• Sequence diagnoses and procedures by following the ICD, Uniform Hospital Data Set, Medicare, Medicaid, and other fiscal Intermediary guidelines
• Work cooperatively with the medical staff and other healthcare professionals in obtaining documentation to complete medical records and ensure quality coding
• Select the APC for each outpatient visit, ensuring coding compliance based on approved coding guidelines and conventions
• Abstract medical data from the record to complete a discharge abs...