Selected by Coding Leadership to focus coding skills and expertise on designated Inpatient or Outpatient high-dollar or specialty account types. The Specialty Coder is responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT coding for Inpatient and/or Outpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences through the review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results, with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better.
The Specialty Coder will accurately abstract data into all appropriate electronic medical record systems, verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data while following the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AMA CPT Guidelines.
The Specialty Coder will work collaboratively with various departments, including but not limited to Health Information Management (HIM) and Clinical Documentation Specialists, to ensure accurate and complete physician documentation that supports accurate billing and reduces denials. The Specialty Coder will also assist in other areas of the department as requested by leadership.
The Specialty Coder reports directly to the Regional Coding Manager, with additional leadership from the Director of Coding Operations and the System HIM Director.