Coding Analyst II, Discharge Abstract Database (DAD)
Core
Interpret ambulatory clinical documentation to code diagnoses and interventions for inpatient abstracts, ensuring data accuracy for hospital funding and reporting.
Role type
Health Information Management (HIM) Professional – DAD Coder
Builds
Mandatory health data abstracts (DAD) for the Discharge Abstract Database
Domain
Healthcare administration / Medical coding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ICD-10-CA coding, Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI), medical terminology, anatomy, pathology, physiology, pharmacology, data quality review, electronic abstracting systems
Preferred skills
CACS grouping, Ambulatory Case Weights (ACW), Day Procedure Grouping (DPG), Microsoft Windows environment, CIHI Coding Standards, NACRS Abstracting Guidelines
Technologies
Med2020 WinRecs, ICD-10-CA, CCI, Microsoft Windows
Responsibilities
Interpret dictated and written clinical documentation to determine diagnoses and interventions; Identify providers associated with patient visits; Verify and collect health data elements (payment responsibility, blood transfusion); Perform quality management reviews and data reconciliation; Conduct case studies and chart audits; Maintain professional credentials through continuing education.
Seniority
Mid-level specialist (1-3 years experience)