Patient Account Coder

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : This position is responsible to code conditions and procedures as documented by clinics using the appropriate classification system as well as deal with patients and/or relatives regarding the nonmedical aspect of hospitalization related to payment for care and treatment. Employees of this class perform a wide variety of duties in maintaining cooperative relationships with patients and their families and in facilitating payment for hospital care and services. The work is performed under the general direction of the Patient Accounts Manager with considerable leeway granted for the exercise of independent judgment in dealing with individual patients under established policy guidelines. Does related work as required.…