Coding Analyst (81623)
Summary
Reviews patient records to assign medical codes (ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, CPT) and analyzes data for compliance and severity documentation.
The Coding Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely coding. The Coding Analyst must also be able to abstract the records using the data within the record, both paper and electronic. Utilize ICD-9-CM / ICD-10-CM, and /or HCPCS, CPT classification systems in conjunction with a thorough applicable knowledge of coding guidelines. The Coding Analyst is responsible for the accurate data collection and analysis of all applicable diagnosis and procedures based on available documentation in accordance with compliance standards and severity of illness documentation.