Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 1 year of experience in inpatient medical record coding., AHIMA or AAPC coding credentials (CPC, CIC, CCS) are required., Familiarity with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems is essential., Knowledge of coding rules and regulations is necessary..

Key responsibilities:

Assign diagnosis and procedure codes to various patient types using designated coding systems.

Accurately code modifiers and resolve coding edits as needed.

Abstract required clinical information from medical records for coding purposes.

Respond to audits and make necessary changes to coding based on findings.

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas. Our care delivery network includes United Surgical Partners International, the largest ambulatory platform in the country, which operates or has ownership interests in approximately 480+ ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. We also operate 58 acute care and specialty hospitals, approximately 160 other outpatient facilities, a network of leading employed physicians and a global business center in Manila, Philippines. Our Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, physician practices, employers and other clients. Across the Tenet enterprise, we are united by our mission to deliver quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve.

Job description

Benefits:

20 Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
Annual Appraisal
Annual Performance Based Incentive
HMO plus 2 FREE dependents
Group life insurance

Position Summary:

The IP Medical Coder is responsible for assigning diagnosis and procedure codes to the following patient types using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations.

Patient Types: Low acuity inpatient, OB/NB, acute psych, 1-day stays

Duties also include accurate coding of modifiers and resolving coding edits. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA. Abstracting required clinical information from the medical record. Responds to audits and makes necessary changes to coding of accounts based on agreed findings.

Qualifications: