ICD-10 Medical Coder

3 days ago

Makati City, National Capital Region, Philippines Makati Life Nurture Medical Center Inc. Full time $40,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Description

The ICD-10 Coder in the hospital setting is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10 codes to diagnoses, procedures, and treatments recorded in patients' medical records. This role ensures that coding is done accurately for proper billing, reimbursement, statistical reporting, and compliance with healthcare regulations. The ICD-10 Coder plays a critical role in maintaining the hospital's financial and regulatory standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurate Coding:

  • Review patient medical records and clinical documentation to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM (Clinical Modification) codes for diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) codes for inpatient procedures.
  • Ensure the correct application of ICD-10 codes based on physician documentation and hospital policies.
  • Code both inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures as necessary, ensuring accurate representation of the services provided.

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:

  • Follow and comply with hospital policies and procedures in line with the Department of Health (DOH) and other regulatory bodies' standards for coding.
  • Stay updated with changes and revisions to the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS systems, as well as local government and international coding regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations, such as the Data Privacy Act in the Philippines, in handling patient data.

Collaboration with Medical Staff:

  • Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to clarify and review medical documentation to ensure accurate coding.
  • Address any discrepancies or ambiguities in the medical record by requesting additional information or clarification from attending physicians.

Quality Assurance and Auditing:

  • Participate in routine coding audits to ensure quality and compliance with established coding guidelines.
  • Review coded data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency to maintain high standards in hospital documentation and billing.
  • Correct any coding errors identified during audits or through the coding review process.

Training and Continuing Education:

  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development related to ICD-10 coding practices and health information management.
  • Share knowledge of coding guidelines and updates with fellow coders and staff to ensure consistent quality across the department.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Bussiness Administration, Health Information Management, or a related healthcare field.
  • License: N/A
  • Experience: Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.
  • Skills : Attention to detail. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong understanding of healthcare data systems, databases, and statistical tools. Prior experience in healthcare data analysis, preferably within a medical records or health information department is often preferred
  • Training & Certification : Preferably a certified / licensed ICD 10 coder

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Opportunities for promotion
  • Promotion to permanent employee

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