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Role Summary: Performs a variety of AR activities and related tasks in order to recognize the maximum reimbursement from each claim. This position will be responsible for navigating the electronic medical record (EMR) and billing systems to obtain/produce and transmit the records required by the applicable insurance carrier or third party. Demonstrates understanding of explanation of benefits (EOB

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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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