Coder Noncertified - Full Time

**Duties and Responsibilities** - Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: - Ensures that records are coded within three days of discharge, excluding weekends and holidays. - Reviews the chart thoroughly to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures. - Contact the responsible physician in a professional, tactful manner if the diagnosis is not available on the chart. - Refers chart to the director, if there is a question regarding the diagnoses/codes. - Utilizes computerized coding/abstracting equipment. - Codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance to ICD-10-CM coding principles and the Coding Manual. - Meets the productivity standard of assigning codes based on account type. - Meets quality standards of having 95% of principal diagnoses and procedures appropriately and/or correctly coded. - Maintains 99% rate of information correctly abstracted. - Assists with education and coding for medical necessity. - Maintains the number of DRG/coding changes below the 3% quarterly per PRO threshold. - Reviews coding periodicals within seven (7) days of receipt. - Notifies the director whenever work is more than 48 hours behind the work deadline. - Ensures data quality and optimum reimbursement allowable under the federal and state payment systems. - Acts as a resource person to hospital and clinic staff for coding and may provide education regarding coding changes/issues. - Maintains a good working relationship within the department, other departments, and medical staff. - Must be familiar with the following manuals: Administration, Health Information Management Department, Fire Safety, Emergency Management and Safety, HIPAA. - Willing to accept additional assignments. - Performs performance improvement functions through data collection and documentation review. **Professional Requirements**   - Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times. - Excellent attendance record. - Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears ID badge. - Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff. - Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community. - Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. - Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Uintah Basin Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer including Disabilities/Vets