What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder I - Physician Business Coding - Days - FT position at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport?
Qualifications
Location:
220 Popps Ferry Rd. Biloxi, MS 39531.
Job Summary:
Performs International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding of all fee tickets/super bills for billing, casemix, and data collection purposes. Subsequently, assigns Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) and Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC). Performs retrospective review of patient charts.
Required Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Licensure: None
Experience: Previous education, training and/or experience as a medical coder with ICD-10 experience.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to code fee tickets and assign ICD, CPT, and DRG or APC. Understanding of basic computer skills and computerized coding software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Coursework in anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. Proof of ICD 10 coding education or ICD-10 experience.
Licensure: None
Experience: One (1) year previous experience as medical records coder.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Understanding of database applications and associated report writing programs.
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About Memorial
Memorial Health System has been dedicated to healing, inspiring, and transforming the health of our community since 1946. With multiple hospital facilities, outpatient surgery locations and diagnostic centers, more than 100 Physician Clinics, and post-acute services including skilled nursing, you can find your fit at Memorial.
When you join our team, you join more than 5,000 individuals committed to exceptional care. We offer several of the region's most comprehensive clinical programs and medical specialties unique to the Coast, including a Level III Neonatal ICU, state-designated Level II Trauma Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Mississippi's first nationally-certified Primary Stroke Center.
At Memorial, you are valued. We know that our increasingly diverse communities need healthcare professionals that reflect their different cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and values. We acknowledge the uniqueness of all individuals, their commonalities as well as differences, all of which have shaped their lives in meaningful ways.
The development of our team members is integral to the patient care we provide. Grow your skills, and grow with Memorial.
Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
