Coder III

Are you passionate about healthcare and committed to making a difference in patient care? We’re looking for a knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and dedicated Coder III to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence.

In this role, you’ll play an important part in ensuring accurate and compliant coding of Facility Inpatient medical records. As a trusted member of the Deaconess Health System, you’ll help ensure patient conditions and treatments are accurately reflected while supporting hospital reimbursement and the evaluation of patient care.

Abstract and code diagnoses and procedures from Facility Inpatient medical records using assigned classification systems, standards, and established coding conventions.

Enter accurate coding information into the computerized abstracting system for hospital reimbursement and evaluation of patient care.

Review inpatient health records to accurately reflect patient conditions, diagnoses, procedures, and treatments rendered.

Query attending physicians as necessary to obtain thorough documentation supporting assigned codes.

Utilize current healthcare references, coding guidelines, and departmental resources to ensure accurate and compliant coding.

Work collaboratively with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) staff to accurately capture the DRG and ROM/SOI of each patient.

Maintain and build productivity while meeting established coding expectations.

Maintain current knowledge of coding practices through webinars, coding clinics, continuing education, and professional development.

Ensure compliance with Deaconess Hospital standards, departmental policies, and applicable coding requirements.

Maintain required continuing education credits and current professional credentials.

Perform other duties as assigned.