Assigns principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures by reviewing medical record documentation (discharge summaries, physician notes, operative records, radiology/lab/pathology reports) and applying ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Ensures correct DRG/APC/payment tier assignment for accurate reimbursement, reviews coding for accuracy before billing submission, and formulates physician queries when documentation is incomplete or unclear.
Requires a minimum of 2 years of medical coding experience with Professional Fee Coding and EHR systems background. Preferred experience in trauma, interventional radiology, surgery, or cardiology coding. Production expectations: 0.5-2 charts/hour at 95% accuracy. Signature Performance works with federal government agencies, payers, and providers to lower healthcare administrative costs.