PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The incumbent performs highly technical and specialized medical coding functions for the Hospital and DHA Authority. The employee reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic and procedural information that determines almost near without errors. The primary function of this is to perform ICD – 10CM, CPT and other coding for patient diseases. The coding function is a primary source for data and information used in health care today, and promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate database information, and the ability to optimize Hospital quality standards. The coding function also ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, DHA policies, regulation and JCI accreditation guidelines. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology commensurate with ability to correctly code provider services and diagnoses.