Job Description

The primary function of this position is assigning codes to surgical procedures and diagnoses ensuring that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulations and complying with medical coding guidelines and policies. Reviewing patients' charts and documents for verification and accuracy. Additionally to facilitate the submission of claims to health insurance companies. Works with coding databases and confirms DRG assignments. High School diploma or equivalent. At least 1 year of experience in coding or medical records using ICD and CPT coding systems. Surgical coding preferred.

Grandview Medical Center, a 434-bed regional referral center and tertiary-care facility, is located in Birmingham, Ala., and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Grandview Medical Center offers programs and services in all medical and surgical areas, including Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Women's Health, Mental Health, Digestive Diseases, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Sports Medicine and Emergency Care. There are more than 600 physicians on the Grandview medical staff representing 30 specialties and subspecialties. The hospital has been named an accredited program for Metabolic and Bariatric surgery by ASMBS & ACS as well as an accredited chest pain center. Grandview Medical Center provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of any individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information or any other protected class status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.