What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Coder/Abstractor, FT Days position at El Paso Children's Hospital?
The Outpatient Coder/Abstractor accurately codes, sequences and abstracts outpatient medical records according to IC0-9-CM and CPT coding guidelines to achieve accurate and timely reimbursement and populate statistica databases. Queries physicians for clarification on documentation. Performs duties within approved practices, exercising independent judgment within pre-determined guidelines.