Medical Coder - Surgery/Anesthesia

You are a person who is passionate about accurate Evaluation and Management (E&M) ICD-10-CM, ICD-10- PCS, current procedural terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, modifiers and quantities derived from medical record documentation (paper or electronic) for encounters dependent upon record type.

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Assign the principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures by thoroughly reviewing all documentation in the medical record utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and pathology.

Review the discharge summary, history and physical, physician progress notes, consultation reports, radiology, laboratory, pathology, operative records, emergency room record to accurately assign diagnosis and / or procedure. Determine diagnoses that were treated, monitored, and evaluated and procedures done during the episode of care and assign appropriate codes.

Assigns and ensures correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations.

Ensure the diagnoses and procedures are sequenced in order of their clinical significance to accurately assign the appropriate DRG, APC or payment tier under the Prospective Payment system to guarantee accurate reimbursement.

Review coding for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to billing.