Utilizes technical coding expertise to reviews the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation abstract and code physician professional services and diagnosis codes (including anesthesia encounters, operative room and surgical procedural services, invasive procedures and/or drug infusion encounters). Additionally, may include coding for Evaluation and

Utilizes technical coding expertise to reviews the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation abstract and code physician professional services and diagnosis codes (including anesthesia encounters, operative room and surgical procedural services, invasive procedures and/or drug infusion encounters). Additionally, may include coding for Evaluation and

Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD 10 CM and ICD 10 PCS codes to complex inpatient visit types. Complexity is measured by a Case Mix Index (CMI) and Coder II's typically see average CMI's of 2.2609. This index score demonstrates higher patient complexity and acuity. Utilizes expertise in clinical disease process and documentation, to assign Pres

Assigns appropriately sequenced and compliant ICD 10 CM/PCS codes as documented in the electronic medical record (EMR). Applies definition of principal diagnosis for proper assignment of MS DRGs, APR DRGs, and POA indicators using a designated encoder/grouper, while ensuring compliance with nationally established coding guidelines. Utilizes selected encoder and/or compute