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Purpose:
Inpatient, Outpatient, OBGYN, Urology, and Plastics Coding. Ability to code using ICD9-CM and appropriately assign Principal Diagnosis, All secondary and/or Procedure codes for accurate and optimal DRG assignment. Performs audits to determine accuracy of code selection, DRG or APC assignment, POA indicator, charge accuracy. Creates and distributes coder performance data via 'report cards' monthly. Summarizes coder accuracy scores for Senior Managers. Identifies topics for training and education, researches topics and assists with the assembly of training materials. Responsible for training all coders and DRG Specialists. Assists with audit reviews including all Internal, External and RAC associated coding audits. Provides Statistical reports relating to DRG changes from outside audits and DRG Focus Reviews to consistently update the DRG Focus Review list to ensure coding accuracy and opportunity for reimbursement. Assists with chart reviews relating to Never Events; Serious...
Inpatient, Outpatient, OBGYN, Urology, and Plastics Coding. Ability to code using ICD9-CM and appropriately assign Principal Diagnosis, All secondary and/or Procedure codes for accurate and optimal DRG assignment. Performs audits to determine accuracy of code selection, DRG or APC assignment, POA indicator, charge accuracy. Creates and distributes coder performance data via 'report cards' monthly. Summarizes coder accuracy scores for Senior Managers. Identifies topics for training and education, researches topics and assists with the assembly of training materials. Responsible for training all coders and DRG Specialists. Assists with audit reviews including all Internal, External and RAC associated coding audits. Provides Statistical reports relating to DRG changes from outside audits and DRG Focus Reviews to consistently update the DRG Focus Review list to ensure coding accuracy and opportunity for reimbursement. Assists with chart reviews relating to Never Events; Serious...
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