Marshall Medical Centers
Boaz, AL
Overview
The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position. A coder 2 is responsible for utilizing coding policies and procedures in evaluating the diagnostic and procedural information within the medical record for determination of accurate APC assignment for reimbursement of services rendered and for verifying/abstracting clinical information into the organization's health database. A coder 2 also makes medical necessity determinations for Medicare and Medicaid out-patient testing utilizing the appropriate software. A coder 2 functions under the direct authority and supervision of the Coding Manager and Director of Health Information Management. Some of the many skills performed · Coding of diagnoses and procedures for:...
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