ASSOCIATE MEDICAL CODER.
Job Title
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL CODER.
Job Family
Function
CFO
Job Code
30008780
Reports to Job
Medical Coding Manager
Job Description Summary
The Associate Medical Coder is responsible for assisting in the generation of codes for medical information .- which includes reviewing clinical information and translating it into codes under the supervision of senior coders, utilizing the International Classification of Diseases code set (ICD.-10) and any Classification of Health Interventions code set, or any other code sets mandated by the regulatory entities.- to ensure accurate documentation and billing.
Strategic Roles & Responsibilities %
00
Strategic Roles & Responsibilities
Operational Roles & Responsibilities %
100
Operational Roles & Responsibilities
- Review patients medical record visits to assign appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures to ensure accurate documentation and billing
- Interact with fellow coding team members to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional information to ensuring accurate coding
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management, Health Informatics, or equivalent.
Professional Certifications Required
Basic knowledge of International Classification of Disease.-tenth edition.-Australian Modification (ICD.-10.-AM) guidelines , Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI), and Diagnosis.-Related Groups (DRGs) or any other classification system or codes set mandated by regulatory entities, and knowledge in medical terminology and anatomy and physiology.
Years of Experience
Up to 2 years' experience in healthcare information setting, preferably in coding.
Languages
English:Fully Proficient ; Arabic:Not Required
Functional Competencies
- Due Diligence
- Audit Reporting
- Data Collection
Core Competencies
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Cybersecurity
- Person-Centered Care
Acknowledgement
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Supplemental Work/Experience/Education Information
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Addendum Description
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