B.sc Biochemistry

Job Description

1. Assigns and sequences ICD-9-CM/CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures.
2. Assures the final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete.
3. Abstracts all necessary information and assigns codes (ICD-9, CPT & HCPCS), which most accurately describe each documented diagnosis, surgical procedure and special therapy or procedure according to established guidelines.
4. Determines the final diagnoses and procedures stated by the physician or other health care providers are valid and complete.
5. Performs a comprehensive review of the record to assure the presence of all component parts such as: patient and record identification, signatures and dates where required and other necessary data in the presence of all reports which appear to be indicated by the nature of the treatment rendered.
6. Evaluates the record for documentation consistency and adequacy.
7. Reviews the records for compliance with established third party reimbursement agencies and special screening criteria

Keyskills :
medical terminologycommunication skillsanatomyteam management skillsanalytical skills