Inpatient Coder, SA Solutions INCContracted Worker
Jun. 2014 - Oct. 2015Kern Medical Center, Trauma II Facility Applied ICD-9/ICD 10 codes for diagnoses and procedures for inpatient stays including but not limited to trauma patients, OB delivery, NICU and Psychiatry. Works with various client systems (HPF, Star navigator, Open Vista), including applicable coding compliance editor software and ensure records are accurately coded. Followed established query process to clarify documentation to support coding assignments. Maintained productivity and accuracy requirements as outlined for each client. Worked closely with the coding and or QA manager during QA audit process. Ensured all required component parts of the medical record that pertain to coding are present, accurate and comply with CMS, JCAHO and CA MediCAL requirements.