Identifies and codes all patient discharges, maintaining a 96% accuracy rate. Demonstrates understanding of policies, procedures and federal guidelines that apply directly to coding and other work performed in the Medical Records Department - Coding Clinics AHA and the CPT Assistant AMA Effectively monitors the accounts not selected for billing report to avoid inappropriate delays in coding. Effectively communicates current and revised coding changes and clarifications to ancillary departments and Medical Staff members. Accurately completes physician queries in accordance to the AHIMA physician query standards Reviews all CDI concurrent reviews prior to the release of inpatient accounts for billing. Demonstrates the ability to review injection, infusion, OPS, and ER charges for accuracy while assigning codes for billing. Performs these tasks within the requirements of the Centers of Medicaid & Medicare Services and other regulatory agencies.