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Coding Specialist II -- CODING & DATA REGISTRY -- Preston Memorial Hospital
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What they do
A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.
$64,681 / year median in West Virginia
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary With a patient centered culture, the Coding Specialist will provide a positive experience to our customers and patients through assigning diagnostic codes, procedure codes and charge codes to patient accounts in an efficient and timely manner. The coder/abstractor monitors and tracks accounts that need additional documentation to ensure accurate coding of accounts according to official coding guidelines. Responsibilities New Skills and Self- Development Learns new skills quickly on his/her own and applies them quickly and effectively. Makes it a practice to take charge of self-development by soliciting feedback, setting priorities and then acquitting or strengthening skills and knowledge through coursework or other methods. Productivity Consistently demonstrates coding yearly average productivity as determined by departmental policy or guidelines. Quality/Accuracy Applies all codes according to established coding guidelines with an accuracy rate as determined and established by department policy or guidelines. Understanding Roles and Responsbilities Takes responsibility for clarifying job responsibilities, including the need to understand performance standards and other expectations. Communicates with supervisor regularly to ensure that there is no misunderstanding about how performance will be measured and how expectations relate to the job. Seeks clarification as needed or when responsibilities are not understood. Willingly accepts change.