Health Information Management Coder
Where
- Oakland, CA
What you'll be doing
- Reviews medical records to identify diagnoses/procedures. Selects the DRG for each inpatient case. Reviews DRG discrepancies from the fiscal intermediary to ensure appropriate DRG assignment/case. Verifies all medical data from the record to complete a data abstract on each hosp encounter. Ensures that all data abstracted/coded are consistent w/ guidelines outlined by the joint commission, OSHPD, CMS, regional/local policy. Enters patient info into computerized med record databases; ensures accuracy & integrity of the medical record abstract/encounter data prior to transmitting case to government reimbursement. Ensures timely record availability by meeting est. coding & abstracting productivity/quality standards. Maintains & complies policies & procedures for confidentiality of all patient records. Other duties as assigned.
What your background should be
- Requires 2+ years of continuous hospital experience in coding/abstracting within the last 5 yrs. Requires certified coding associate (CCA) & eligibility to become a certified coding specialist (CCS), registered health information technician (RHIT), or registered health information administrator (RHIA). Demonstrated ability to understand the clinical content of a health record.
Required Schooling / Training
- High school diploma/GED
Who is the client company
- Concern about healthcare services.
- If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com
