Summary

Summary Of Duties The Data Analyst Coder is responsible for the appropriate analysis, coding and abstracting of inpatient/outpatient discharges from the patient record into the WinRecs Abstracting system. The position also ensures that information is submitted to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) in a timely manner, according to guidelines set by CIHI/MOHLTC and the hospital. Specific tasks include:

• Assigns ICD-10-CA/CCI codes related to inpatient (DAD)/outpatient visits (NACRS)
• Applies ICD10-CA/CCI coding methodologies resulting in proper grouping outcomes
• Abstracting information according to standards from Ontario Health/CIHI/OH-CCO and hospital abstracting guidelines
• Performs data validation activities and processes database error corrections and other related QA
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of guidelines for classification systems and reporting requirement
• Document productiv...