Baptist Memorial Health Care

Medical Coder 5

Baptist Memorial Health Care  •  Memphis, TN (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Summary

Codes diagnoses and procedures of inpatient records and abstracts information at defined facilities for reimbursement, research, and to generate statistical data. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

  • Codes diagnoses and procedures of records pertaining to inpatient records.
  • Abstracts information by reviewing records for reimbursement, statistical purposes for the daily operations, medical staff, and regulatory agencies.
  • Serves as a resource to physicians, physician office staff, clinical documentation specialists, case managers, etc.
  • Completes assigned goals.

Minimum Required Experience

Skill and proficiency in coding inpatient records utilizing ICD10 CM with one year experience in an acute care facility or RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification through AHIMA.

Minimum Required Education

Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Minimum Required Training

ICD10CM Diagnosis and Procedure Coding

Preferred/Desired Licensure

One of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Baptist Memorial Health Care

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest provider of Medicaid in the region. Baptist offers a full continuum of care to communities throughout the Mid-South and consistently ranks among the top integrated health care networks in the country. The health care system comprises 24 affiliate hospitals in West Tennessee, Mississippi and East Arkansas; more than 5,400 affiliated physicians; Baptist Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group with more than 900 providers; home, hospice and psychiatric care; minor medical centers and clinics; a network of surgery, rehabilitation and other outpatient centers; and an education system highlighted by Baptist Health Sciences University (formerly Baptist College of Health Sciences). Baptist employs more than 21,000 people, and in fiscal year 2022 contributed more than $455 million in community benefit and uncompensated care to the communities it serves. For more information, please visit www.baptistonline.org or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Year Founded
1912
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