Position Summary:
The professional coder functions under the direction of the Tenet Regional Coding Director. The professional coder is responsible for assignment of medical coding by abstracting and review of the medical documentation according to Tenet Physician Resources coding guidelines, payer guidance and policies along with governmental regulations pertaining to coding and documentation. The professional coder is expected to provide quality review and analysis of the medical documentation to ensure accuracy of coding. The professional coder is expected to possess a high level of integrity, requires a combination of computer skills, organization, thoroughness, and knowledge of medical coding principles to perform duties effectively.
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