Job Description
Scope of Responsibilities : Works under minimal supervision within Accounting and Finance department to ensure timely review of data for reporting to stores, outside Third-Party Business partners, as well as government agencies. Prepares reports and maintains various files and information for the department ensuring proper reimbursement . Works collaboratively within the department to ensure licen
8:00 AM
Coders start the day by pulling their assigned chart queue. In a hospital setting, an inpatient coder might work 15–25 charts per…
8:30 AM
Open the first chart. Read the operative report, discharge summary, and physician notes. Assign the principal diagnosis code (the…
10:30 AM
Encounter a complex chart — a patient with multiple comorbidities and a surgical complication. You spend extra time to capture eve…
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