Job description
Full-time Remote Inpatient Coder
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The Jzanus Inpatient Coder will be responsible for accurately coding and abstracting diagnoses, procedures and clinical information from the medical record. The individual will adhere to established coding guidelines for data quality and integrity, as well as productivity.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Inpatient Coder plays an integral role in ensuring accurate and compliant coding of inpatient records. This position requires an individual with attention to detail, strong analytical skills, effective communication and collaboration skills. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Adherence to ICD-9, ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, AHA Coding Clinic, CMS and other regulatory guidelines
• Applying the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions including regulatory guidelines to select the principal diagnosis, secon...