Medical Coder

Responsibilities:

• Extracting relevant information from patient records.
• Liaising with physicians and other parties to clarify information.
• Examining documents for missing information.
• Assigning CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and ASA codes.
• Assigning APC and DRG codes.
• Ensuring documents are grammatically correct and free from typing errors.
• Performing chart audits.
• Advising and training physicians and staff on medical coding.
• Informing supervisor of issues with equipment and computer program.
• Ensuring compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines.