Medical Coder 6

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Memphis is seeking a professional to code and abstract information from inpatient records. This role involves coding diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement and statistical purposes. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in coding, preferably in an acute care facility, and excellent communication skills in English. Responsibilities also include serving as a resource for medical staff. This position plays a vital role in the accuracy of hospital records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in coding inpatient records.
• Clear and effective communication skills in English.
• Ability to write legibly and record accurately.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnoses and procedures of records for inpatient care.
• Abstract information for reimbursement and statistical purposes.
• Serve as a resource to physicians and clinical staff.

Skills

ICD CM coding

CPT coding

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Codes diagnoses and procedures of inpatient records and abstracting information at defined facilities for reimbursement, research, and to generate statistical data. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Codes diagnoses and procedures of records pertaining to inpatient records. Abstracts information by reviewing records for reimbursement, statistical purposes for the 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.

Experience

Minimum Required

• Skill and proficiency in coding inpatient records utilizing ICD CM and CPT through a minimum of 2 years experience in an acute care facility, 4 years preferred.

Education

Minimum Required

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Training

Minimum Required

• ICD-CM Diagnosis and Procedure Coding.

Preferred/Desired

• CPT Coding