- UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)
- Purpose: Assign ICD and limited CPT codes. Coder reviews the physician documentation to determine the appropriate ICD-9 code and primarily verifies the CPT code, but ... in some cases assigns basic CPT codes. Resolves basic coding edits. Completes charging process. Ensures diagnosis codes meet local medical necessity guidelines for ancillary tests that were ordered-- requires knowledge of billing and coding guidelines. Utilize⦠more