Acute Care Medical Coder II - ICD/CPT Specialist

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a skilled Medical Coder in Memphis, TN to code diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4. The role requires at least 3 years in an acute care facility and the ability to abstract information for reimbursement and regulatory reporting.

The coder will support physicians and staff, serve as a coding resource, and complete assigned goals in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Skill and proficiency in coding inpatient and outpatient records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4; 3 years' experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Codes diagnoses and procedures of records.
• Abstracts information by reviewing records for reimbursement, statistical purposes for daily operations, medical staff, and regulatory agencies.
• Serves as a resource to physicians, physician office staff, clinical documentation specialists, case managers, etc.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Medical coding

Tools

ICD-9-CM

CPT-4

Job description

Baptist is seeking a skilled Medical Coder in Memphis, TN to code diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4. The role requires at least 3 years in an acute care facility and the ability to abstract information for reimbursement and regulatory reporting.

The coder will support physicians and staff, serve as a coding resource, and complete assigned goals in a fast-paced healthcare environment.