I am currently trying to obtain job descriptions from other ER coders. I have recently been asked to take on the responsibilty of assigning E&M levels for both the physician and the facility as well as track trends, provide educational feedback and ensure complete and accurate record. Prior to this I was only assigning the ICD-9 and procedures performed by the MD, and the ED was responsible for their own E&M levels. It has become an extroidinary task. I have asked for a increase in pay to equal my increase in responsibility. How many of you are responsible for everything in the ED? My boss is trying to help me obtain this but because we are county employees we only have so many job descriptions available and want to know what other title this would be called? Currently the title I have is Medical Record Technican. Any info would be helpful...I cannot find a job description on line that details what an ER coder typically performs. They want black & white.
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