Associate Medical Coder
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· The Coder performs a variety of activities involving the coding of medical records as a mechanism for indexing medical information which is used for completion of statistics for hospital, regional and government planning and accurate hospital reimbursement.
· Codes inpatient and/or outpatient records and identifies diagnoses and procedures daily according to the schedule set within the coding unit.
· The Coder accurately assigns ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes in accordance with Coding Departmental guidelines maintaining no less than 95% accuracy in choice and sequencing of codes.
· The Coder identifies and abstracts records consistently and accurately.
· Consistently demonstrates time awareness: strives to meet deadlines; reduces non-essential interruptions to an absolute minimum.
· Meets departmental productivity standards for coding and entering inpatient and/or outpatient records.
· Participates in coding meetings and education conferences to maintain coding skills and accuracy.
· Demonstrates willingness and flexibility in working additional hours or changing hours.
· Demonstrates thorough understanding on how position impacts the department and hospital.
· Demonstrates a good rapport and works to establish cooperative working relationships with all members of departmental and Hospital staff.
· Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information relating to Coding
· Should be a Graduate
· Certified Fresher/ experience in medical coding or with any other previous experience.
· If experience in Medical Coding
· G23 (0 to 1 Year)
· Must be a certified coder through AAPC or AHIMA.
· Certifications accepted include CPC, CCS, CIC and COC – Anyone
· All the candidates must have current coding certifications and must provide proof of certification with valid certification identification number during interview / Offer process.
Additional Job Detail Information
Requisition Number 2281427
Business Segment OptumInsight
Employee Status Regular
Travel No
Country: IN
Overtime Status Exempt
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Telecommuter Position No
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