Medical Records Technician (Coder)

Medical Records Technician

Serves as Medical Records Technician (MRT), functioning primarily as an inpatient/outpatient records coder. Assign specific codes to medical records, sequencing and determining codes to accurately reflect the resources and procedures used in the care of the patients. Ensure compliance with regulatory and third-party insurance requirements in utilizing the ICD-10-CM, PCS, CPT, and HCPCS LEVEL II coding books. Assure accurate coding of diseases, injuries, manifestations, operations, and nonsurgical procedures, both complicated and uncomplicated, in accordance with established guidelines and coding principles. Perform quantitative analysis and checks medical record for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Perform research and coordination to correct inconsistencies or discrepancies in the documentation gathers and compiles various data and produces reports as needed.