The Medical Coder is responsible for translating medical diagnoses, procedures, and services into standardized codes for billing and documentation purposes. This role ensures accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.
Responsibilities
Managerial
- Support departmental objectives and contribute to operational efficiency.
- Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and hospital initiatives as required.
- Assist in the orientation and training of new employees.
Technical
- Review and analyze patient medical records to identify relevant diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.
- Assign accurate ICD, CPT, HCPCS, and other applicable medical codes based on clinical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, regulatory standards, payer requirements, and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to clari...