Coder/Abstractor -Inpatient & Ambulatory at Waterbury Hospital – Waterbury, Connecticut

Assign ICD-10-CM codes, CPT and HCPC codes for inpatient, ED, Ambulatory Surgery, and other outpatient records. Assign appropriate DRG or APC based on review of the admission diagnoses, principal diagnoses and other operations and procedures. Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT4 and HCPC codes as appropriate based on documentation from the report, order or medical record following coding rules and guidelines. Ensure that outpatient ICD-10 codes are entered onto the computer within the timeframe allotted to assure accurate billing.

Requirements: High School diploma required. Minimum one year ICD-10-CM/CPT4 coding experience in hospital or related setting. Knowledge of CRT/PC and other technology as well as knowledge of APC categories required. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.