The Coder is responsible for applying the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to assigned patient care encounters in the clinic setting or related areas for data retrieval, analysis, and reimbursement purposes.
Reviews clinical documentation from assigned encounters to extract data and apply appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes in compliance with regulatory requirements, industry-validated coding principles (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) Rules and Regulations) and DCMC policies and procedures.
Reviews patient health records/encounters and gathers information to support the accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT codes as well as applicable modifiers;
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Technical Certificate
Preferred – Associates Degree, RHIT or Bachelor Degree, RHIA
Credential/Licensure
Credential Required-
Experience: One-year coding experience minimum
Shift: Working 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday, day shift.
Door County Medical Center is an award-winning critical access hospital and outpatient medical center located in Door County, Wisconsin. For more than 70 years, Door County Medical Center has been the leader in health and wellness for Door and Kewaunee counties.
With its main campus in Sturgeon Bay and satellite clinics and rehabilitation services facilities in four smaller communities, DCMC provides expert care, close to home. More than 175 physicians serve on the medical staff.
