Coder (New Grad)

Individual responsible for coding all hospital records for purposes of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal regulations. Applies correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis, ICD-10-PCS or CPT procedure codes, applies modifiers and assigns appropriate DRG, APC, and E-APG’s. Coder must abstract statistical data from records into hospital abstracting system in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Individual must have knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, APC’s, E-APG’s, and DRGs, federal and state coding guidelines.