Clinical Coder (Healthcare, Degree, Coding exp needed)

. Reviews the complete electronic and paper medical record of discharged patients. Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes from documentation in the medical record, when indicated assigns procedure codes

. Abstracts coded data and patient information into the coding abstracting system in use by BIDMC (information includes attending physician, surgeon, dates of surgery, disposition, discharge date, and infant birth weight etc.). Uses the Coding Clinic for official coding guidelines set forth by the Coordination and Maintenance Committee.

. Sequences the assigned codes using the Finder System, exercising all principles of assigning codes to determine the appropriate DRG. Prioritizes daily work to ensure timely submission to the billing system.

. Participates in training programs including educational sessions for updates to Coding Clinic Guidelines and learning.

. Follows Policy & Procedure to identify and facilitate prompt resolution of documentation, abstracting and/or other account problems

The Requirements

• Degree holder preferably in Medicine, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences
• At least 3 years of experience, preferably in a hospital environment
• Knowledge of statistics would be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Team player and a self-starter who can work with minimum supervision

Please send your resume in MS WORD format to

Email Subject: Clinical Coder

Leon Leong De Cong
Healthcare &Lifescience
Recruit Express Pte Ltd Pte Ltd
R1551708

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