| RESPONSIBILITIES: Codes hospital Inpatient medical records. Assigns ICD-9-CM and CCD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes along with CPT surgical codes to ensure accurate and timely statistics while supporting the financial stability of the organization. Ensures compliance with reimbursement requirements including Prospective Payment System. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: AA Degree: Required Bachelors Degree: Preferred. Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology required. Good understanding of pharmacology and pathophysiology preferred. Extensive knowledge of organization, structure and conventions of ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding systems required DRG / APC assignment. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Three to five years Inpatient/ Surgical Day Care coding required in a teaching facility. MS DRG coding experience required. CERTIFICATIONS: Required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC or CIC Job: Medical Coding Primary Location: Natick, Massachusetts Facility: MetroWest Framingham Union Hospital Job Type: Full-time Shift Type: Days Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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