Sr. Associates Job in Atos Syntel Inc

Under general supervision, the coder assigns diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts of moderate to high complexity levels using ICD-10-CM, CPT & PCS and any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. Inpatient DRG coding experience in trauma care, long term / short term hospitals is a must.

Essential Functions:

Reviews medical records for the determination and accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures.
Assigns and sequence codes based on medical record documentation.
Assigns appropriate discharge disposition Abstracts and enters coded data and designated quality management data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements.
Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues (i.e., discrepancies, physician queries, etc.) to the appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution.
Must have knowledge in clinical indicators & disease process.