IP Medical Coder

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent checks and sequences the most accurate ICD-9/ ICD10-CM/CPT/HCPCS/DRG/Other codes for diagnoses and procedures for documented information. Assures the final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete.

• Abstracts all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions.

• Evaluates the record for documentation consistency and adequacy. Ensures that the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered. Computes and gives the correct DRG coding all inpatients cases.

• Providing training and guiding other coders / Medical Records Technicians in coding, updating them with new coding rules and regulations as and when it is necessary.

• Analyzes doctors’ documentation to assure the appropriate Evaluation & Management (E & M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT code.

• Ensures coding is as per DOH guidelines and regulations.

• Provides feedback to Doctors regarding coding errors or oversights.

• Constantly updates to the latest coding versions and DOH coding directives.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Performs any other jobs or duties assigned by the HOD from time to time within the scope of job title.

OSH ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures

• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures

• Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety

• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments

• Report OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible

• Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills.

• Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained

Additional duties/responsibilities (related to ADHICS) assigned to this position in clear, concise language:

Health Information Literacy and Skills:

• Adhere to information systems policies and procedures as required by Health Care Organization.

Privacy, Confidentiality of Health Information:

• Follow security and privacy policies and procedures to the use of networks, including intranet and Internet.

• Follow confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information.

• Maintain data integrity and validity within an information system.

• Report any possible breaches of confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.

Health Information/Data Technical Security:

• Apply departmental and organizational data and information system security policie

Basic Computer Literacy Skills:

• Use basic word processing, spreadsheet and desktop presentation applications as applicable to your work.

• Demonstrate proficiency in Windows operating environment.

• Demonstrate use of email, addressing, forwarding, attachments, netiquette.

BCP ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

3.29 Responsibilities of staff (including all contractors) are:

3.29.1 Achieving an adequate level of general awareness regarding business continuity Being aware of the contents of their service areas disaster recovery plan and any specific role or responsibilities allocated.

• Participating actively in the business continuity programme when required

Ensuring information governance standards continue to be applied to data and information during an incident