Medical Coder

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• The incumbent performs highly technical and specialized medical coding functions for the Hospital and DHA Authority.


• The employee reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic and procedural information that determines almost near without errors.


• The primary function of this is to perform ICD – 10CM, CPT and other coding for patient diseases.


• The coding function is a primary source for data and information used in health care today, and promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate database information, and the ability to optimize Hospital quality standards.


• The coding function also ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, DHA policies, regulation and JCI accreditation guidelines.


• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology commensurate with ability to correctly code provider services and diagnoses.