To provide the skills necessary for proper coding of all patient charge documents to ensure maximum reimbursement from all third party payers. Obtains all inpatient and outpatient surgery charges, consultations, single entry and TEC charge documents for coding. Reviews the medical record to ensure the patient's chart is properly documented and obtains faculty signature and charge coding information. Matches charge documents to appropriate billing sheets, operative reports, admission data and medical record to ensure correct codes are applied to charge billing sheets and all billable procedures are captured. Applies correct CPT4 and ICD9 codes to charge billing sheets and supplies all additional information for charge entry.
Batches charge billing sheets for entry.
Prepares daily productivity reports. Adheres to internal controls established for department. Performs related duties as required. Standard office equipment. Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.